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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,597.36, 306,562.32 and 125,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,597.36, 306,562.32 and 125,544.60 is: 188,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,597.36 : 306,562.32 = 125,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,597.36/306,562.32 = 125,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,597.36x = 306,562.32 × 125,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,597.36x = 38,487,243,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,487,243,839.47/204,597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,112.12

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