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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,586.28, 283,693.50 and 125,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,586.28, 283,693.50 and 125,002.62 is: 172,494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,586.28 : 283,693.50 = 125,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,586.28/283,693.50 = 125,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,586.28x = 283,693.50 × 125,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,586.28x = 35,462,430,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,462,430,776.97/205,586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,494.15

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