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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,655.20, 283,806.12 and 119,618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,655.20, 283,806.12 and 119,618.62 is: 165,074.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,655.20 : 283,806.12 = 119,618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,655.20/283,806.12 = 119,618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,655.20x = 283,806.12 × 119,618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,655.20x = 33,948,496,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,948,496,421.95/205,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,074.83

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