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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,524.74, 307,511.92 and 121,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,524.74, 307,511.92 and 121,330.70 is: 181,538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,524.74 : 307,511.92 = 121,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,524.74/307,511.92 = 121,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,524.74x = 307,511.92 × 121,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,524.74x = 37,310,636,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310,636,511.94/205,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,538.42

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