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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,061.90, 299,363.85 and 125,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,061.90, 299,363.85 and 125,217.90 is: 187,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,061.90 : 299,363.85 = 125,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,061.90/299,363.85 = 125,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,061.90x = 299,363.85 × 125,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,061.90x = 37,485,712,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,485,712,632.92/200,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,370.57

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