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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,008.10, 307,512.15 and 125,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,008.10, 307,512.15 and 125,865.70 is: 188,798.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,008.10 : 307,512.15 = 125,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,008.10/307,512.15 = 125,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,008.10x = 307,512.15 × 125,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,008.10x = 38,705,232,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705,232,018.26/205,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,798.55

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