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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,425.40, 308,429.70 and 126,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,425.40, 308,429.70 and 126,693.40 is: 190,219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,425.40 : 308,429.70 = 126,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,425.40/308,429.70 = 126,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,425.40x = 308,429.70 × 126,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,425.40x = 39,076,007,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,076,007,353.98/205,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,219.94

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