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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,356.02, 283,384.73 and 119,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,356.02, 283,384.73 and 119,322.18 is: 164,660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,356.02 : 283,384.73 = 119,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,356.02/283,384.73 = 119,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,356.02x = 283,384.73 × 119,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,356.02x = 33,814,084,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,814,084,060.62/205,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,660.79

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