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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,989.10, 307,483.65 and 125,846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,989.10, 307,483.65 and 125,846.70 is: 188,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,989.10 : 307,483.65 = 125,846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,989.10/307,483.65 = 125,846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,989.10x = 307,483.65 × 125,846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,989.10x = 38,695,802,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,695,802,656.46/204,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,770.05

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