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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,426.56, 282,150.60 and 119,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,426.56, 282,150.60 and 119,564.48 is: 165,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,426.56 : 282,150.60 = 119,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,426.56/282,150.60 = 119,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,426.56x = 282,150.60 × 119,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,426.56x = 33,735,189,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,735,189,770.69/204,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,023.52

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