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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.72, 283,361.04 and 120,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.72, 283,361.04 and 120,508.96 is: 166,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.72 : 283,361.04 = 120,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.72/283,361.04 = 120,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.72x = 283,361.04 × 120,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.72x = 34,147,544,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147,544,234.92/205,330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,305.09

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