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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,033.05, 307,549.58 and 125,890.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,033.05, 307,549.58 and 125,890.65 is: 188,835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,033.05 : 307,549.58 = 125,890.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,033.05/307,549.58 = 125,890.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,033.05x = 307,549.58 × 125,890.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,033.05x = 38,717,615,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717,615,903.97/205,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,835.98

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