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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,535.24, 282,190.98 and 119,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,535.24, 282,190.98 and 119,592.16 is: 164,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,535.24 : 282,190.98 = 119,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,535.24/282,190.98 = 119,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,535.24x = 282,190.98 × 119,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,535.24x = 33,747,828,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747,828,830.72/204,535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,997.63

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