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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,071.19, 283,005.03 and 119,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,071.19, 283,005.03 and 119,023.72 is: 164,256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,071.19 : 283,005.03 = 119,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,071.19/283,005.03 = 119,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,071.19x = 283,005.03 × 119,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,071.19x = 33,684,311,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,684,311,449.31/205,071.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,256.67

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