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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,569.18, 283,772.93 and 125,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,569.18, 283,772.93 and 125,022.56 is: 172,584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,569.18 : 283,772.93 = 125,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,569.18/283,772.93 = 125,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,569.18x = 283,772.93 × 125,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,569.18x = 35,478,016,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478,016,123.32/205,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,584.32

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