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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,586.61, 283,744.59 and 119,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,586.61, 283,744.59 and 119,595.50 is: 165,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,586.61 : 283,744.59 = 119,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,586.61/283,744.59 = 119,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,586.61x = 283,744.59 × 119,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,586.61x = 33,934,574,694.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,934,574,694.62/205,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,062.18

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