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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,337.96, 283,353.06 and 119,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,337.96, 283,353.06 and 119,289.32 is: 164,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,337.96 : 283,353.06 = 119,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,337.96/283,353.06 = 119,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,337.96x = 283,353.06 × 119,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,337.96x = 33,800,993,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,800,993,847.32/205,337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,611.52

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