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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,260.80, 307,891.20 and 126,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,260.80, 307,891.20 and 126,118.40 is: 189,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,260.80 : 307,891.20 = 126,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,260.80/307,891.20 = 126,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,260.80x = 307,891.20 × 126,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,260.80x = 38,830,745,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,745,518.08/205,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,177.60

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