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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,909.60, 307,364.40 and 125,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,909.60, 307,364.40 and 125,767.20 is: 188,650.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,909.60 : 307,364.40 = 125,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,909.60/307,364.40 = 125,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,909.60x = 307,364.40 × 125,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,909.60x = 38,656,359,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,359,967.68/204,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,650.80

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