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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,521.52, 282,316.68 and 119,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,521.52, 282,316.68 and 119,665.92 is: 165,184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,521.52 : 282,316.68 = 119,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,521.52/282,316.68 = 119,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,521.52x = 282,316.68 × 119,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,521.52x = 33,783,685,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,783,685,243.55/204,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,184.01

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