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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,061.80, 307,592.70 and 125,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,061.80, 307,592.70 and 125,919.40 is: 188,879.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,061.80 : 307,592.70 = 125,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,061.80/307,592.70 = 125,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,061.80x = 307,592.70 × 125,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,061.80x = 38,731,888,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,888,228.38/205,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,879.10

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