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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,540.96, 282,297.36 and 119,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,540.96, 282,297.36 and 119,685.60 is: 165,184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,540.96 : 282,297.36 = 119,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,540.96/282,297.36 = 119,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,540.96x = 282,297.36 × 119,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,540.96x = 33,786,928,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,928,910.02/204,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,184.17

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