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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,527.18, 283,625.37 and 120,627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,527.18, 283,625.37 and 120,627.84 is: 166,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,527.18 : 283,625.37 = 120,627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,527.18/283,625.37 = 120,627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,527.18x = 283,625.37 × 120,627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,527.18x = 34,213,115,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,115,752.30/205,527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,465.16

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