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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,116.60, 307,674.90 and 124,937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,116.60, 307,674.90 and 124,937.40 is: 187,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,116.60 : 307,674.90 = 124,937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,116.60/307,674.90 = 124,937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,116.60x = 307,674.90 × 124,937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,116.60x = 38,440,102,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,440,102,051.26/205,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,406.10

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