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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,526.18, 283,626.02 and 120,643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,526.18, 283,626.02 and 120,643.23 is: 166,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,526.18 : 283,626.02 = 120,643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,526.18/283,626.02 = 120,643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,526.18x = 283,626.02 × 120,643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,526.18x = 34,217,558,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,558,561.63/205,526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,487.59

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