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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,239.07, 305,833.73 and 125,113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,239.07, 305,833.73 and 125,113.41 is: 187,348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,239.07 : 305,833.73 = 125,113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,239.07/305,833.73 = 125,113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,239.07x = 305,833.73 × 125,113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,239.07x = 38,263,900,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,263,900,227.75/204,239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,348.58

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