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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,565.52, 282,377.40 and 119,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,565.52, 282,377.40 and 119,709.92 is: 165,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,565.52 : 282,377.40 = 119,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,565.52/282,377.40 = 119,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,565.52x = 282,377.40 × 119,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,565.52x = 33,803,375,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803,375,963.81/204,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,244.74

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