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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,705.98, 283,760.03 and 119,655.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,705.98, 283,760.03 and 119,655.27 is: 165,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,705.98 : 283,760.03 = 119,655.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,705.98/283,760.03 = 119,655.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,705.98x = 283,760.03 × 119,655.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,705.98x = 33,953,382,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,953,382,406.58/205,705.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,057.83

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