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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,076.72, 283,012.62 and 119,029.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,076.72, 283,012.62 and 119,029.22 is: 164,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,076.72 : 283,012.62 = 119,029.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,076.72/283,012.62 = 119,029.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,076.72x = 283,012.62 × 119,029.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,076.72x = 33,686,771,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,771,408.76/205,076.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,264.24

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