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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,063.80, 307,595.70 and 125,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,063.80, 307,595.70 and 125,921.40 is: 188,882.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,063.80 : 307,595.70 = 125,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,063.80/307,595.70 = 125,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,063.80x = 307,595.70 × 125,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,063.80x = 38,732,881,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,732,881,177.98/205,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,882.10

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