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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,726.23, 283,959.25 and 119,701.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,726.23, 283,959.25 and 119,701.83 is: 165,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,726.23 : 283,959.25 = 119,701.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,726.23/283,959.25 = 119,701.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,726.23x = 283,959.25 × 119,701.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,726.23x = 33,990,443,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990,443,309.34/205,726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,221.73

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