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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,012.80, 307,519.20 and 125,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,012.80, 307,519.20 and 125,870.40 is: 188,805.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,012.80 : 307,519.20 = 125,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,012.80/307,519.20 = 125,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,012.80x = 307,519.20 × 125,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,012.80x = 38,707,564,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,707,564,711.68/205,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,805.60

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