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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,819.10, 307,228.65 and 120,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,819.10, 307,228.65 and 120,838.30 is: 181,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,819.10 : 307,228.65 = 120,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,819.10/307,228.65 = 120,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,819.10x = 307,228.65 × 120,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,819.10x = 37,124,987,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124,987,777.30/204,819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,257.45

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