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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,470.72, 283,554.24 and 120,648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,470.72, 283,554.24 and 120,648.96 is: 166,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,470.72 : 283,554.24 = 120,648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,470.72/283,554.24 = 120,648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,470.72x = 283,554.24 × 120,648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,470.72x = 34,210,524,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,210,524,159.59/205,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,498.29

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