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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,803.92, 282,635.40 and 119,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,803.92, 282,635.40 and 119,913.04 is: 165,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,803.92 : 282,635.40 = 119,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,803.92/282,635.40 = 119,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,803.92x = 282,635.40 × 119,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,803.92x = 33,891,670,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,891,670,025.62/204,803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,483.50

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