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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,552.63, 282,282.57 and 119,686.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,552.63, 282,282.57 and 119,686.14 is: 165,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,552.63 : 282,282.57 = 119,686.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,552.63/282,282.57 = 119,686.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,552.63x = 282,282.57 × 119,686.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,552.63x = 33,785,311,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,785,311,192.58/204,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,166.84

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