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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,529.73, 283,667.13 and 119,515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,529.73, 283,667.13 and 119,515.34 is: 164,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,529.73 : 283,667.13 = 119,515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,529.73/283,667.13 = 119,515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,529.73x = 283,667.13 × 119,515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,529.73x = 33,902,572,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,902,572,070.44/205,529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,952.16

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