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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,521.23, 307,506.68 and 121,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,521.23, 307,506.68 and 121,327.20 is: 181,533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,521.23 : 307,506.68 = 121,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,521.23/307,506.68 = 121,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,521.23x = 307,506.68 × 121,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,521.23x = 37,308,924,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308,924,314.04/205,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,533.19

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