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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,319.34, 283,342.86 and 120,437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,319.34, 283,342.86 and 120,437.82 is: 166,205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,319.34 : 283,342.86 = 120,437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,319.34/283,342.86 = 120,437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,319.34x = 283,342.86 × 120,437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,319.34x = 34,125,196,370.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,125,196,370.97/205,319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,205.46

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