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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,894.62, 306,036.53 and 125,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,894.62, 306,036.53 and 125,162.62 is: 187,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,894.62 : 306,036.53 = 125,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,894.62/306,036.53 = 125,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,894.62x = 306,036.53 × 125,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,894.62x = 38,304,332,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,304,332,988.96/203,894.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,863.38

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