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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,037.70, 307,556.55 and 120,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,037.70, 307,556.55 and 120,711.30 is: 181,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,037.70 : 307,556.55 = 120,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,037.70/307,556.55 = 120,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,037.70x = 307,556.55 × 120,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,037.70x = 37,125,550,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,125,550,974.02/205,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,066.95

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