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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,222.80, 307,834.20 and 126,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,222.80, 307,834.20 and 126,080.40 is: 189,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,222.80 : 307,834.20 = 126,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,222.80/307,834.20 = 126,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,222.80x = 307,834.20 × 126,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,222.80x = 38,811,859,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811,859,069.68/205,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,120.60

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