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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,284.11, 283,230.18 and 119,226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,284.11, 283,230.18 and 119,226.51 is: 164,496.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,284.11 : 283,230.18 = 119,226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,284.11/283,230.18 = 119,226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,284.11x = 283,230.18 × 119,226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,284.11x = 33,768,545,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,545,888.07/205,284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,496.64

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