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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,985.20, 307,727.40 and 130,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,985.20, 307,727.40 and 130,105.20 is: 195,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,985.20 : 307,727.40 = 130,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,985.20/307,727.40 = 130,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,985.20x = 307,727.40 × 130,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,985.20x = 40,036,934,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,934,922.48/204,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,316.22

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