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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,709.78, 283,870.76 and 119,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,709.78, 283,870.76 and 119,668.98 is: 165,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,709.78 : 283,870.76 = 119,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,709.78/283,870.76 = 119,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,709.78x = 283,870.76 × 119,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,709.78x = 33,970,524,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,970,524,301.02/205,709.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,138.11

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