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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,727.23, 283,960.63 and 119,702.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,727.23, 283,960.63 and 119,702.83 is: 165,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,727.23 : 283,960.63 = 119,702.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,727.23/283,960.63 = 119,702.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,727.23x = 283,960.63 × 119,702.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,727.23x = 33,990,891,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990,891,019.58/205,727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,223.10

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