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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,237.95, 305,832.04 and 125,112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,237.95, 305,832.04 and 125,112.29 is: 187,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,237.95 : 305,832.04 = 125,112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,237.95/305,832.04 = 125,112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,237.95x = 305,832.04 × 125,112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,237.95x = 38,263,345,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,263,345,037.83/204,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,346.90

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