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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,049.20, 307,573.80 and 120,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,049.20, 307,573.80 and 120,722.80 is: 181,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,049.20 : 307,573.80 = 120,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,049.20/307,573.80 = 120,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,049.20x = 307,573.80 × 120,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,049.20x = 37,131,170,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,131,170,342.64/205,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,084.20

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