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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,027.60, 307,541.40 and 125,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,027.60, 307,541.40 and 125,885.20 is: 188,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,027.60 : 307,541.40 = 125,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,027.60/307,541.40 = 125,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,027.60x = 307,541.40 × 125,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,027.60x = 38,714,910,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,910,647.28/205,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,827.80

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