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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,055.80, 307,583.70 and 125,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,055.80, 307,583.70 and 125,913.40 is: 188,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,055.80 : 307,583.70 = 125,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,055.80/307,583.70 = 125,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,055.80x = 307,583.70 × 125,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,055.80x = 38,728,909,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,728,909,451.58/205,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,870.10

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