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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,086.80, 307,630.20 and 125,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,086.80, 307,630.20 and 125,944.40 is: 188,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,086.80 : 307,630.20 = 125,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,086.80/307,630.20 = 125,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,086.80x = 307,630.20 × 125,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,086.80x = 38,744,300,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,744,300,960.88/205,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,916.60

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