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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,963.60, 307,445.40 and 125,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,963.60, 307,445.40 and 125,821.20 is: 188,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,963.60 : 307,445.40 = 125,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,963.60/307,445.40 = 125,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,963.60x = 307,445.40 × 125,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,963.60x = 38,683,149,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,683,149,162.48/204,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,731.80

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