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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,234.80, 307,852.20 and 126,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,234.80, 307,852.20 and 126,092.40 is: 189,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,234.80 : 307,852.20 = 126,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,234.80/307,852.20 = 126,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,234.80x = 307,852.20 × 126,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,234.80x = 38,817,822,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,817,822,743.28/205,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,138.60

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