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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,732.70, 283,968.24 and 119,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,732.70, 283,968.24 and 119,708.30 is: 165,230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,732.70 : 283,968.24 = 119,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,732.70/283,968.24 = 119,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,732.70x = 283,968.24 × 119,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,732.70x = 33,993,355,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,993,355,264.39/205,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,230.69

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