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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,512.40, 300,768.60 and 125,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,512.40, 300,768.60 and 125,862.80 is: 188,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,512.40 : 300,768.60 = 125,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,512.40/300,768.60 = 125,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,512.40x = 300,768.60 × 125,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,512.40x = 37,855,578,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,855,578,148.08/200,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,794.20

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