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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,495.48, 282,183.66 and 119,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,495.48, 282,183.66 and 119,595.96 is: 165,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,495.48 : 282,183.66 = 119,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,495.48/282,183.66 = 119,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,495.48x = 282,183.66 × 119,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,495.48x = 33,748,025,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,025,714.01/204,495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,030.67

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