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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,590.78, 283,726.10 and 125,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,590.78, 283,726.10 and 125,004.96 is: 172,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,590.78 : 283,726.10 = 125,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,590.78/283,726.10 = 125,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,590.78x = 283,726.10 × 125,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,590.78x = 35,467,169,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,467,169,781.46/205,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,513.43

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