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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,529.24, 282,182.70 and 119,586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,529.24, 282,182.70 and 119,586.16 is: 164,989.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,529.24 : 282,182.70 = 119,586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,529.24/282,182.70 = 119,586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,529.24x = 282,182.70 × 119,586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,529.24x = 33,745,145,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,745,145,511.43/204,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,989.35

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