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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,466.56, 282,205.80 and 119,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,466.56, 282,205.80 and 119,604.48 is: 165,078.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,466.56 : 282,205.80 = 119,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,466.56/282,205.80 = 119,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,466.56x = 282,205.80 × 119,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,466.56x = 33,753,077,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753,077,961.98/204,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,078.72

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