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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,236.29, 283,273.32 and 120,380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,236.29, 283,273.32 and 120,380.69 is: 166,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,236.29 : 283,273.32 = 120,380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,236.29/283,273.32 = 120,380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,236.29x = 283,273.32 × 120,380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,236.29x = 34,100,636,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100,636,303.82/205,236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,153.06

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