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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,729.23, 283,963.41 and 119,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,729.23, 283,963.41 and 119,704.86 is: 165,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,729.23 : 283,963.41 = 119,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,729.23/283,963.41 = 119,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,729.23x = 283,963.41 × 119,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,729.23x = 33,991,800,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,991,800,239.17/205,729.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,225.91

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