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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,210.85, 283,140.92 and 120,311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,210.85, 283,140.92 and 120,311.51 is: 166,000.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,210.85 : 283,140.92 = 120,311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,210.85/283,140.92 = 120,311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,210.85x = 283,140.92 × 120,311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,210.85x = 34,065,109,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,109,610.73/205,210.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,000.53

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