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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,979.80, 309,164.10 and 127,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,979.80, 309,164.10 and 127,247.80 is: 190,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,979.80 : 309,164.10 = 127,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,979.80/309,164.10 = 127,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,979.80x = 309,164.10 × 127,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,979.80x = 39,340,451,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,340,451,563.98/205,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,991.79

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