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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,069.94, 283,003.31 and 119,022.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,069.94, 283,003.31 and 119,022.47 is: 164,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,069.94 : 283,003.31 = 119,022.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,069.94/283,003.31 = 119,022.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,069.94x = 283,003.31 × 119,022.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,069.94x = 33,683,752,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,752,379.26/205,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,254.95

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