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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,581.54, 283,789.98 and 125,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,581.54, 283,789.98 and 125,034.94 is: 172,601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,581.54 : 283,789.98 = 125,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,581.54/283,789.98 = 125,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,581.54x = 283,789.98 × 125,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,581.54x = 35,483,663,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483,663,476.64/205,581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,601.41

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