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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,984.80, 308,977.20 and 81,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,984.80, 308,977.20 and 81,309.60 is: 121,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,984.80 : 308,977.20 = 81,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,984.80/308,977.20 = 81,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,984.80x = 308,977.20 × 81,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,984.80x = 25,122,812,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,122,812,541.12/205,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,964.40

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