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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,374.73, 307,312.73 and 121,175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,374.73, 307,312.73 and 121,175.23 is: 181,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,374.73 : 307,312.73 = 121,175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,374.73/307,312.73 = 121,175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,374.73x = 307,312.73 × 121,175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,374.73x = 37,238,688,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238,688,597.24/205,374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,320.70

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