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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,234.60, 283,288.26 and 120,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,234.60, 283,288.26 and 120,385.96 is: 166,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,234.60 : 283,288.26 = 120,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,234.60/283,288.26 = 120,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,234.60x = 283,288.26 × 120,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,234.60x = 34,103,929,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103,929,136.83/205,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,170.47

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