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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,524.18, 283,621.23 and 120,624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,524.18, 283,621.23 and 120,624.84 is: 166,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,524.18 : 283,621.23 = 120,624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,524.18/283,621.23 = 120,624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,524.18x = 283,621.23 × 120,624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,524.18x = 34,211,765,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211,765,489.35/205,524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,461.02

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