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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,998.52, 282,903.66 and 120,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,998.52, 282,903.66 and 120,119.16 is: 165,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,998.52 : 282,903.66 = 120,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,998.52/282,903.66 = 120,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,998.52x = 282,903.66 × 120,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,998.52x = 33,982,150,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982,150,000.13/204,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,767.78

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