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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,552.24, 282,214.44 and 119,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,552.24, 282,214.44 and 119,609.16 is: 165,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,552.24 : 282,214.44 = 119,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,552.24/282,214.44 = 119,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,552.24x = 282,214.44 × 119,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,552.24x = 33,755,432,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755,432,108.27/204,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,021.08

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