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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,905.68, 282,797.58 and 120,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,905.68, 282,797.58 and 120,056.56 is: 165,694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,905.68 : 282,797.58 = 120,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,905.68/282,797.58 = 120,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,905.68x = 282,797.58 × 120,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,905.68x = 33,951,704,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,951,704,631.12/204,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,694.31

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