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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,408.80, 308,113.20 and 126,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,408.80, 308,113.20 and 126,266.40 is: 189,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,408.80 : 308,113.20 = 126,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,408.80/308,113.20 = 126,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,408.80x = 308,113.20 × 126,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,408.80x = 38,904,344,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,904,344,556.48/205,408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,399.60

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