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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,617.76, 282,372.32 and 119,750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,617.76, 282,372.32 and 119,750.96 is: 165,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,617.76 : 282,372.32 = 119,750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,617.76/282,372.32 = 119,750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,617.76x = 282,372.32 × 119,750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,617.76x = 33,814,356,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,356,397.43/204,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,256.21

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