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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,079.82, 282,967.90 and 117,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,079.82, 282,967.90 and 117,848.07 is: 162,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,079.82 : 282,967.90 = 117,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,079.82/282,967.90 = 117,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,079.82x = 282,967.90 × 117,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,079.82x = 33,347,220,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,347,220,886.95/205,079.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,606.06

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