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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,139.60, 307,709.40 and 125,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,139.60, 307,709.40 and 125,997.20 is: 188,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,139.60 : 307,709.40 = 125,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,139.60/307,709.40 = 125,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,139.60x = 307,709.40 × 125,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,139.60x = 38,770,522,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,770,522,813.68/205,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,995.80

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