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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,083.36, 283,025.76 and 120,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,083.36, 283,025.76 and 120,227.68 is: 165,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,083.36 : 283,025.76 = 120,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,083.36/283,025.76 = 120,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,083.36x = 283,025.76 × 120,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,083.36x = 34,027,530,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,530,505.04/205,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,920.48

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