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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,442.36, 307,739.09 and 120,942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,442.36, 307,739.09 and 120,942.14 is: 181,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,442.36 : 307,739.09 = 120,942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,442.36/307,739.09 = 120,942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,442.36x = 307,739.09 × 120,942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,442.36x = 37,218,624,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218,624,106.25/205,442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,163.34

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