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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,639.93, 283,783.86 and 119,619.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,639.93, 283,783.86 and 119,619.55 is: 165,075.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,639.93 : 283,783.86 = 119,619.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,639.93/283,783.86 = 119,619.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,639.93x = 283,783.86 × 119,619.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,639.93x = 33,946,095,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946,095,613.45/205,639.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,075.41

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