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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,613.52, 282,367.50 and 119,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,613.52, 282,367.50 and 119,714.18 is: 165,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,613.52 : 282,367.50 = 119,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,613.52/282,367.50 = 119,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,613.52x = 282,367.50 × 119,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,613.52x = 33,803,393,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,803,393,721.15/204,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,206.06

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