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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,028.60, 307,542.90 and 125,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,028.60, 307,542.90 and 125,886.20 is: 188,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,028.60 : 307,542.90 = 125,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,028.60/307,542.90 = 125,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,028.60x = 307,542.90 × 125,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,028.60x = 38,715,407,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,715,407,017.98/205,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,829.30

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