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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,034.05, 307,551.08 and 125,891.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,034.05, 307,551.08 and 125,891.65 is: 188,837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,034.05 : 307,551.08 = 125,891.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,034.05/307,551.08 = 125,891.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,034.05x = 307,551.08 × 125,891.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,034.05x = 38,718,112,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718,112,920.48/205,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,837.48

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