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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,805.80, 308,903.10 and 127,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,805.80, 308,903.10 and 127,073.80 is: 190,730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,805.80 : 308,903.10 = 127,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,805.80/308,903.10 = 127,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,805.80x = 308,903.10 × 127,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,805.80x = 39,253,490,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,490,748.78/205,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,730.73

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