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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,339.96, 283,355.82 and 119,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,339.96, 283,355.82 and 119,291.32 is: 164,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,339.96 : 283,355.82 = 119,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,339.96/283,355.82 = 119,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,339.96x = 283,355.82 × 119,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,339.96x = 33,801,889,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801,889,797.48/205,339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,614.28

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