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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,455.98, 282,130.59 and 119,558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,455.98, 282,130.59 and 119,558.26 is: 164,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,455.98 : 282,130.59 = 119,558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,455.98/282,130.59 = 119,558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,455.98x = 282,130.59 × 119,558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,455.98x = 33,731,042,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731,042,433.17/204,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,979.49

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