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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,490.98, 282,177.45 and 119,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,490.98, 282,177.45 and 119,591.46 is: 165,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,490.98 : 282,177.45 = 119,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,490.98/282,177.45 = 119,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,490.98x = 282,177.45 × 119,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,490.98x = 33,746,013,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746,013,224.58/204,490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,024.46

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