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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,920.20, 282,811.62 and 120,108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,920.20, 282,811.62 and 120,108.52 is: 165,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,920.20 : 282,811.62 = 120,108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,920.20/282,811.62 = 120,108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,920.20x = 282,811.62 × 120,108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,920.20x = 33,968,085,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,968,085,117.00/204,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,762.50

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