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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,672.84, 283,830.69 and 120,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,672.84, 283,830.69 and 120,791.32 is: 166,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,672.84 : 283,830.69 = 120,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,672.84/283,830.69 = 120,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,672.84x = 283,830.69 × 120,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,672.84x = 34,284,283,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284,283,701.61/205,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,693.30

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