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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,111.58, 283,079.75 and 119,052.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,111.58, 283,079.75 and 119,052.05 is: 164,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,111.58 : 283,079.75 = 119,052.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,111.58/283,079.75 = 119,052.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,111.58x = 283,079.75 × 119,052.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,111.58x = 33,701,222,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701,222,540.33/205,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,306.78

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