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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,158.99, 283,152.24 and 120,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,158.99, 283,152.24 and 120,276.06 is: 166,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,158.99 : 283,152.24 = 120,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,158.99/283,152.24 = 120,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,158.99x = 283,152.24 × 120,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,158.99x = 34,056,435,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056,435,807.37/205,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,000.21

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