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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,604.20, 308,406.30 and 126,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,604.20, 308,406.30 and 126,872.20 is: 190,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,604.20 : 308,406.30 = 126,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,604.20/308,406.30 = 126,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,604.20x = 308,406.30 × 126,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,604.20x = 39,128,185,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,128,185,774.86/205,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,308.30

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