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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,108.80, 307,663.20 and 125,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,108.80, 307,663.20 and 125,966.40 is: 188,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,108.80 : 307,663.20 = 125,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,108.80/307,663.20 = 125,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,108.80x = 307,663.20 × 125,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,108.80x = 38,755,225,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755,225,716.48/205,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,949.60

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