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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,533.11, 283,671.78 and 119,518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,533.11, 283,671.78 and 119,518.70 is: 164,956.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,533.11 : 283,671.78 = 119,518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,533.11/283,671.78 = 119,518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,533.11x = 283,671.78 × 119,518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,533.11x = 33,904,082,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904,082,372.29/205,533.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,956.79

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