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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,207.70, 307,811.55 and 126,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,207.70, 307,811.55 and 126,475.70 is: 189,713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,207.70 : 307,811.55 = 126,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,207.70/307,811.55 = 126,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,207.70x = 307,811.55 × 126,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,207.70x = 38,930,681,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,681,254.34/205,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,713.55

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