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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,240.57, 305,835.98 and 125,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,240.57, 305,835.98 and 125,114.91 is: 187,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,240.57 : 305,835.98 = 125,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,240.57/305,835.98 = 125,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,240.57x = 305,835.98 × 125,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,240.57x = 38,264,640,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,264,640,486.89/204,240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,350.83

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