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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,458.98, 282,134.72 and 119,561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,458.98, 282,134.72 and 119,561.26 is: 164,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,458.98 : 282,134.72 = 119,561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,458.98/282,134.72 = 119,561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,458.98x = 282,134.72 × 119,561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,458.98x = 33,732,382,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732,382,612.95/204,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,983.62

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