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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,280.10, 307,920.15 and 121,299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,280.10, 307,920.15 and 121,299.30 is: 181,948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,280.10 : 307,920.15 = 121,299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,280.10/307,920.15 = 121,299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,280.10x = 307,920.15 × 121,299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,280.10x = 37,350,498,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350,498,650.90/205,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,948.95

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