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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,130.87, 283,061.41 and 119,067.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,130.87, 283,061.41 and 119,067.02 is: 164,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,130.87 : 283,061.41 = 119,067.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,130.87/283,061.41 = 119,067.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,130.87x = 283,061.41 × 119,067.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,130.87x = 33,703,278,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,703,278,565.70/205,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,301.35

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