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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,166.04, 283,176.38 and 120,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,166.04, 283,176.38 and 120,310.44 is: 166,056.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,166.04 : 283,176.38 = 120,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,166.04/283,176.38 = 120,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,166.04x = 283,176.38 × 120,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,166.04x = 34,069,074,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069,074,875.41/205,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,056.11

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