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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,436.18, 307,729.77 and 120,935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,436.18, 307,729.77 and 120,935.96 is: 181,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,436.18 : 307,729.77 = 120,935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,436.18/307,729.77 = 120,935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,436.18x = 307,729.77 × 120,935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,436.18x = 37,215,595,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,215,595,155.53/205,436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,154.05

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