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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,166.34, 283,176.72 and 120,310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,166.34, 283,176.72 and 120,310.74 is: 166,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,166.34 : 283,176.72 = 120,310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,166.34/283,176.72 = 120,310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,166.34x = 283,176.72 × 120,310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,166.34x = 34,069,200,733.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,069,200,733.97/205,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,056.48

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