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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,238.04, 281,806.77 and 119,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,238.04, 281,806.77 and 119,338.70 is: 164,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,238.04 : 281,806.77 = 119,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,238.04/281,806.77 = 119,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,238.04x = 281,806.77 × 119,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,238.04x = 33,630,453,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630,453,583.00/204,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,663.03

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