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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,053.60, 307,580.40 and 125,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,053.60, 307,580.40 and 125,911.20 is: 188,866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,053.60 : 307,580.40 = 125,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,053.60/307,580.40 = 125,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,053.60x = 307,580.40 × 125,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,053.60x = 38,727,817,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,817,260.48/205,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,866.80

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