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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,844.60, 307,266.90 and 120,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,844.60, 307,266.90 and 120,863.80 is: 181,295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,844.60 : 307,266.90 = 120,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,844.60/307,266.90 = 120,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,844.60x = 307,266.90 × 120,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,844.60x = 37,137,445,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,137,445,148.22/204,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,295.70

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