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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,800.13, 283,914.07 and 120,878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,800.13, 283,914.07 and 120,878.92 is: 166,759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,800.13 : 283,914.07 = 120,878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,800.13/283,914.07 = 120,878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,800.13x = 283,914.07 × 120,878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,800.13x = 34,319,226,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319,226,154.40/205,800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,759.98

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