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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,042.06, 282,904.68 and 120,113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,042.06, 282,904.68 and 120,113.56 is: 165,725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,042.06 : 282,904.68 = 120,113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,042.06/282,904.68 = 120,113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,042.06x = 282,904.68 × 120,113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,042.06x = 33,980,688,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980,688,255.46/205,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,725.45

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