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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,327.36, 282,005.55 and 119,428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,327.36, 282,005.55 and 119,428.02 is: 164,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,327.36 : 282,005.55 = 119,428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,327.36/282,005.55 = 119,428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,327.36x = 282,005.55 × 119,428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,327.36x = 33,679,364,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679,364,465.51/204,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,830.42

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