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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,522.14, 283,622.50 and 120,640.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,522.14, 283,622.50 and 120,640.62 is: 166,485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,522.14 : 283,622.50 = 120,640.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,522.14/283,622.50 = 120,640.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,522.14x = 283,622.50 × 120,640.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,522.14x = 34,216,394,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216,394,245.95/205,522.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,485.20

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