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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,129.87, 283,060.03 and 119,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,129.87, 283,060.03 and 119,066.02 is: 164,299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,129.87 : 283,060.03 = 119,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,129.87/283,060.03 = 119,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,129.87x = 283,060.03 × 119,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,129.87x = 33,702,831,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,831,193.18/205,129.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,299.97

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