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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,238.80, 308,052.60 and 126,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,238.80, 308,052.60 and 126,506.80 is: 189,880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,238.80 : 308,052.60 = 126,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,238.80/308,052.60 = 126,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,238.80x = 308,052.60 × 126,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,238.80x = 38,970,748,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,970,748,657.68/205,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,880.03

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