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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,114.80, 307,801.80 and 120,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,114.80, 307,801.80 and 120,874.80 is: 181,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,114.80 : 307,801.80 = 120,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,114.80/307,801.80 = 120,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,114.80x = 307,801.80 × 120,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,114.80x = 37,205,481,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205,481,014.64/205,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,388.57

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