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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,237.48, 281,806.04 and 119,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,237.48, 281,806.04 and 119,338.12 is: 164,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,237.48 : 281,806.04 = 119,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,237.48/281,806.04 = 119,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,237.48x = 281,806.04 × 119,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,237.48x = 33,630,203,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630,203,018.24/204,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,662.25

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