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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,064.40, 299,367.60 and 125,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,064.40, 299,367.60 and 125,220.40 is: 187,374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,064.40 : 299,367.60 = 125,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,064.40/299,367.60 = 125,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,064.40x = 299,367.60 × 125,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,064.40x = 37,486,930,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486,930,619.04/200,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,374.32

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