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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,076.22, 283,011.93 and 119,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,076.22, 283,011.93 and 119,028.72 is: 164,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,076.22 : 283,011.93 = 119,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,076.22/283,011.93 = 119,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,076.22x = 283,011.93 × 119,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,076.22x = 33,686,547,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,547,772.63/205,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,263.55

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