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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,027.80, 307,671.30 and 120,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,027.80, 307,671.30 and 120,787.80 is: 181,258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,027.80 : 307,671.30 = 120,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,027.80/307,671.30 = 120,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,027.80x = 307,671.30 × 120,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,027.80x = 37,162,939,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,162,939,450.14/205,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,258.05

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