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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,576.48, 283,782.99 and 125,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,576.48, 283,782.99 and 125,029.88 is: 172,594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,576.48 : 283,782.99 = 125,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,576.48/283,782.99 = 125,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,576.48x = 283,782.99 × 125,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,576.48x = 35,481,353,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,481,353,299.87/205,576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,594.42

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