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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,846.60, 307,269.90 and 120,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,846.60, 307,269.90 and 120,865.80 is: 181,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,846.60 : 307,269.90 = 120,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,846.60/307,269.90 = 120,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,846.60x = 307,269.90 × 120,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,846.60x = 37,138,422,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,138,422,279.42/204,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,298.70

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