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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,161.63, 283,170.29 and 120,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,161.63, 283,170.29 and 120,306.03 is: 166,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,161.63 : 283,170.29 = 120,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,161.63/283,170.29 = 120,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,161.63x = 283,170.29 × 120,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,161.63x = 34,067,093,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,093,403.85/205,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,050.02

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