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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,233.58, 283,147.54 and 120,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,233.58, 283,147.54 and 120,334.24 is: 166,017.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,233.58 : 283,147.54 = 120,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,233.58/283,147.54 = 120,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,233.58x = 283,147.54 × 120,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,233.58x = 34,072,344,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,072,344,033.77/205,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,017.39

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