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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,410.64, 283,468.56 and 120,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,410.64, 283,468.56 and 120,529.12 is: 166,331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,410.64 : 283,468.56 = 120,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,410.64/283,468.56 = 120,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,410.64x = 283,468.56 × 120,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,410.64x = 34,166,216,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166,216,084.47/205,410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,331.29

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