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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,566.93, 283,769.81 and 125,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,566.93, 283,769.81 and 125,020.32 is: 172,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,566.93 : 283,769.81 = 125,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,566.93/283,769.81 = 125,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,566.93x = 283,769.81 × 125,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,566.93x = 35,476,991,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,476,991,827.44/205,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,581.22

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