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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,566.42, 283,769.11 and 125,019.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,566.42, 283,769.11 and 125,019.82 is: 172,580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,566.42 : 283,769.11 = 125,019.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,566.42/283,769.11 = 125,019.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,566.42x = 283,769.11 × 125,019.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,566.42x = 35,476,763,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,476,763,053.76/205,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,580.54

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