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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,110.60, 307,665.90 and 124,931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,110.60, 307,665.90 and 124,931.40 is: 187,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,110.60 : 307,665.90 = 124,931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,110.60/307,665.90 = 124,931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,110.60x = 307,665.90 × 124,931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,110.60x = 38,437,131,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437,131,619.26/205,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,397.10

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