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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,861.42, 307,013.49 and 120,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,861.42, 307,013.49 and 120,660.30 is: 180,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,861.42 : 307,013.49 = 120,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,861.42/307,013.49 = 120,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,861.42x = 307,013.49 × 120,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,861.42x = 37,044,339,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,339,807.45/204,861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,826.34

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