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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,755.70, 307,315.80 and 120,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,755.70, 307,315.80 and 120,410.40 is: 180,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,755.70 : 307,315.80 = 120,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,755.70/307,315.80 = 120,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,755.70x = 307,315.80 × 120,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,755.70x = 37,004,018,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004,018,404.32/204,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,722.78

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