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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,330.60, 307,995.90 and 126,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,330.60, 307,995.90 and 126,188.20 is: 189,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,330.60 : 307,995.90 = 126,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,330.60/307,995.90 = 126,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,330.60x = 307,995.90 × 126,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,330.60x = 38,865,448,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865,448,228.38/205,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,282.30

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