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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,881.33, 308,875.24 and 120,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,881.33, 308,875.24 and 120,564.24 is: 180,877.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,881.33 : 308,875.24 = 120,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,881.33/308,875.24 = 120,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,881.33x = 308,875.24 × 120,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,881.33x = 37,239,308,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239,308,716.12/205,881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,877.54

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