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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,530.52, 282,329.16 and 119,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,530.52, 282,329.16 and 119,674.92 is: 165,196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,530.52 : 282,329.16 = 119,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,530.52/282,329.16 = 119,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,530.52x = 282,329.16 × 119,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,530.52x = 33,787,719,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,787,719,636.67/204,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,196.47

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