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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,630.05, 283,770.23 and 119,609.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,630.05, 283,770.23 and 119,609.67 is: 165,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,630.05 : 283,770.23 = 119,609.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,630.05/283,770.23 = 119,609.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,630.05x = 283,770.23 × 119,609.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,630.05x = 33,941,662,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,941,662,968.08/205,630.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,061.78

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