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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,094.80, 307,642.20 and 125,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,094.80, 307,642.20 and 125,952.40 is: 188,928.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,094.80 : 307,642.20 = 125,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,094.80/307,642.20 = 125,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,094.80x = 307,642.20 × 125,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,094.80x = 38,748,273,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748,273,431.28/205,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,928.60

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