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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,709.76, 283,765.20 and 119,659.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,709.76, 283,765.20 and 119,659.02 is: 165,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,709.76 : 283,765.20 = 119,659.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,709.76/283,765.20 = 119,659.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,709.76x = 283,765.20 × 119,659.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,709.76x = 33,955,065,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,955,065,742.10/205,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,062.98

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