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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,237.54, 281,806.08 and 119,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,237.54, 281,806.08 and 119,338.20 is: 164,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,237.54 : 281,806.08 = 119,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,237.54/281,806.08 = 119,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,237.54x = 281,806.08 × 119,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,237.54x = 33,630,230,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630,230,336.26/204,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,662.34

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