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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,540.24, 282,197.88 and 119,597.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,540.24, 282,197.88 and 119,597.16 is: 165,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,540.24 : 282,197.88 = 119,597.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,540.24/282,197.88 = 119,597.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,540.24x = 282,197.88 × 119,597.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,540.24x = 33,750,065,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,750,065,006.02/204,540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,004.52

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