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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,587.36, 283,709.52 and 119,515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,587.36, 283,709.52 and 119,515.68 is: 164,931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,587.36 : 283,709.52 = 119,515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,587.36/283,709.52 = 119,515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,587.36x = 283,709.52 × 119,515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,587.36x = 33,907,736,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,907,736,205.27/205,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,931.04

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