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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,058.70, 307,588.05 and 120,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,058.70, 307,588.05 and 120,732.30 is: 181,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,058.70 : 307,588.05 = 120,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,058.70/307,588.05 = 120,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,058.70x = 307,588.05 × 120,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,058.70x = 37,135,812,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135,812,729.02/205,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,098.45

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