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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,140.60, 307,710.90 and 125,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,140.60, 307,710.90 and 125,998.20 is: 188,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,140.60 : 307,710.90 = 125,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,140.60/307,710.90 = 125,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,140.60x = 307,710.90 × 125,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,140.60x = 38,771,019,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771,019,520.38/205,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,997.30

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