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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,647.49, 307,163.20 and 125,915.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,647.49, 307,163.20 and 125,915.49 is: 188,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,647.49 : 307,163.20 = 125,915.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,647.49/307,163.20 = 125,915.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,647.49x = 307,163.20 × 125,915.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,647.49x = 38,676,604,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676,604,837.97/204,647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,991.35

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