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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,141.60, 307,712.40 and 125,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,141.60, 307,712.40 and 125,999.20 is: 188,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,141.60 : 307,712.40 = 125,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,141.60/307,712.40 = 125,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,141.60x = 307,712.40 × 125,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,141.60x = 38,771,516,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771,516,230.08/205,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,998.80

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