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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,546.67, 300,617.41 and 125,719.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,546.67, 300,617.41 and 125,719.21 is: 188,451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,546.67 : 300,617.41 = 125,719.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,546.67/300,617.41 = 125,719.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,546.67x = 300,617.41 × 125,719.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,546.67x = 37,793,383,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,793,383,297.45/200,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,451.81

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