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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,855.70, 305,200.35 and 125,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,855.70, 305,200.35 and 125,123.70 is: 187,327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,855.70 : 305,200.35 = 125,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,855.70/305,200.35 = 125,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,855.70x = 305,200.35 × 125,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,855.70x = 38,187,797,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,187,797,033.30/203,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,327.59

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