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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,167.87, 283,130.58 and 119,148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,167.87, 283,130.58 and 119,148.01 is: 164,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,167.87 : 283,130.58 = 119,148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,167.87/283,130.58 = 119,148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,167.87x = 283,130.58 × 119,148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,167.87x = 33,734,443,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,734,443,984.90/205,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,423.62

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