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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,009.10, 307,513.65 and 125,866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,009.10, 307,513.65 and 125,866.70 is: 188,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,009.10 : 307,513.65 = 125,866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,009.10/307,513.65 = 125,866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,009.10x = 307,513.65 × 125,866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,009.10x = 38,705,728,330.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,705,728,330.46/205,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,800.05

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