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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,589.77, 283,724.72 and 125,003.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,589.77, 283,724.72 and 125,003.95 is: 172,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,589.77 : 283,724.72 = 125,003.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,589.77/283,724.72 = 125,003.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,589.77x = 283,724.72 × 125,003.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,589.77x = 35,466,710,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,466,710,712.64/205,589.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,512.04

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