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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,069.77, 282,989.43 and 120,185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,069.77, 282,989.43 and 120,185.01 is: 165,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,069.77 : 282,989.43 = 120,185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,069.77/282,989.43 = 120,185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,069.77x = 282,989.43 × 120,185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,069.77x = 34,011,087,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011,087,474.44/205,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,851.30

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