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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,891.65, 308,890.71 and 120,574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,891.65, 308,890.71 and 120,574.55 is: 180,893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,891.65 : 308,890.71 = 120,574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,891.65/308,890.71 = 120,574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,891.65x = 308,890.71 × 120,574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,891.65x = 37,244,358,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,358,357.43/205,891.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,893.00

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