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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,206.27, 283,104.21 and 119,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,206.27, 283,104.21 and 119,150.56 is: 164,381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,206.27 : 283,104.21 = 119,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,206.27/283,104.21 = 119,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,206.27x = 283,104.21 × 119,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,206.27x = 33,732,025,159.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732,025,159.86/205,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,381.06

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