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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,370.65, 281,986.79 and 119,448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,370.65, 281,986.79 and 119,448.81 is: 164,813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,370.65 : 281,986.79 = 119,448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,370.65/281,986.79 = 119,448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,370.65x = 281,986.79 × 119,448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,370.65x = 33,682,985,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,682,985,903.98/204,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,813.22

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