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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,034.80, 307,552.20 and 125,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,034.80, 307,552.20 and 125,892.40 is: 188,838.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,034.80 : 307,552.20 = 125,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,034.80/307,552.20 = 125,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,034.80x = 307,552.20 × 125,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,034.80x = 38,718,484,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718,484,583.28/205,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,838.60

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