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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,054.30, 307,581.45 and 125,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,054.30, 307,581.45 and 125,911.90 is: 188,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,054.30 : 307,581.45 = 125,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,054.30/307,581.45 = 125,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,054.30x = 307,581.45 × 125,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,054.30x = 38,728,164,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,728,164,774.26/205,054.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,867.85

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