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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,056.60, 307,584.90 and 125,340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,056.60, 307,584.90 and 125,340.45 is: 188,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,056.60 : 307,584.90 = 125,340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,056.60/307,584.90 = 125,340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,056.60x = 307,584.90 × 125,340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,056.60x = 38,552,829,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,552,829,779.21/205,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,010.68

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