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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,960.20, 283,982.92 and 165,091.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,960.20, 283,982.92 and 165,091.65 is: 227,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,960.20 : 283,982.92 = 165,091.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,960.20/283,982.92 = 165,091.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,960.20x = 283,982.92 × 165,091.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,960.20x = 46,883,208,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,208,834.62/205,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,632.37

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