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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,430.60, 306,524.40 and 125,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,430.60, 306,524.40 and 125,601.40 is: 188,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,430.60 : 306,524.40 = 125,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,430.60/306,524.40 = 125,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,430.60x = 306,524.40 × 125,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,430.60x = 38,499,893,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,499,893,774.16/204,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,327.45

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