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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,262.22, 283,263.15 and 120,380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,262.22, 283,263.15 and 120,380.94 is: 166,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,262.22 : 283,263.15 = 120,380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,262.22/283,263.15 = 120,380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,262.22x = 283,263.15 × 120,380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,262.22x = 34,099,484,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,099,484,264.36/205,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,126.45

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