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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,535.11, 283,674.54 and 119,520.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,535.11, 283,674.54 and 119,520.70 is: 164,959.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,535.11 : 283,674.54 = 119,520.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,535.11/283,674.54 = 119,520.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,535.11x = 283,674.54 × 119,520.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,535.11x = 33,904,979,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,904,979,592.98/205,535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,959.55

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