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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,442.56, 282,172.68 and 119,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,442.56, 282,172.68 and 119,580.48 is: 165,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,442.56 : 282,172.68 = 119,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,442.56/282,172.68 = 119,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,442.56x = 282,172.68 × 119,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,442.56x = 33,742,344,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,742,344,517.29/204,442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,045.60

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