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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,232.58, 283,146.17 and 120,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,232.58, 283,146.17 and 120,333.24 is: 166,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,232.58 : 283,146.17 = 120,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,232.58/283,146.17 = 120,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,232.58x = 283,146.17 × 120,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,232.58x = 34,071,895,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,071,895,428.02/205,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,016.02

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