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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,995.52, 282,899.52 and 120,116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,995.52, 282,899.52 and 120,116.16 is: 165,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,995.52 : 282,899.52 = 120,116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,995.52/282,899.52 = 120,116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,995.52x = 282,899.52 × 120,116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,995.52x = 33,980,804,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980,804,008.24/204,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,763.64

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