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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,588.86, 283,747.70 and 119,597.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,588.86, 283,747.70 and 119,597.75 is: 165,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,588.86 : 283,747.70 = 119,597.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,588.86/283,747.70 = 119,597.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,588.86x = 283,747.70 × 119,597.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,588.86x = 33,935,586,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,935,586,487.68/205,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,065.30

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