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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,186.91, 308,120.76 and 126,799.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,186.91, 308,120.76 and 126,799.37 is: 190,409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,186.91 : 308,120.76 = 126,799.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,186.91/308,120.76 = 126,799.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,186.91x = 308,120.76 × 126,799.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,186.91x = 39,069,518,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069,518,251.92/205,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,409.41

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