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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,087.05, 307,630.58 and 125,944.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,087.05, 307,630.58 and 125,944.65 is: 188,916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,087.05 : 307,630.58 = 125,944.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,087.05/307,630.58 = 125,944.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,087.05x = 307,630.58 × 125,944.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,087.05x = 38,744,425,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,744,425,097.67/205,087.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,916.98

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