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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,607.52, 282,359.22 and 119,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,607.52, 282,359.22 and 119,708.18 is: 165,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,607.52 : 282,359.22 = 119,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,607.52/282,359.22 = 119,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,607.52x = 282,359.22 × 119,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,607.52x = 33,800,708,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,800,708,332.42/204,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,197.78

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