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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,539.46, 282,286.32 and 119,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,539.46, 282,286.32 and 119,727.60 is: 165,236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,539.46 : 282,286.32 = 119,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,539.46/282,286.32 = 119,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,539.46x = 282,286.32 × 119,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,539.46x = 33,797,463,606.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797,463,606.43/204,539.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,236.89

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