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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,996.80, 282,781.86 and 120,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,996.80, 282,781.86 and 120,097.46 is: 165,667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,996.80 : 282,781.86 = 120,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,996.80/282,781.86 = 120,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,996.80x = 282,781.86 × 120,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,996.80x = 33,961,383,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,383,120.08/204,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,667.87

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