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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,811.70, 299,717.55 and 120,885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,811.70, 299,717.55 and 120,885.30 is: 181,327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,811.70 : 299,717.55 = 120,885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,811.70/299,717.55 = 120,885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,811.70x = 299,717.55 × 120,885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,811.70x = 36,231,445,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,231,445,947.02/199,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,327.95

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