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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,374.23, 307,311.98 and 121,174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,374.23, 307,311.98 and 121,174.73 is: 181,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,374.23 : 307,311.98 = 121,174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,374.23/307,311.98 = 121,174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,374.23x = 307,311.98 × 121,174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,374.23x = 37,238,444,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238,444,059.83/205,374.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,319.95

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