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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,612.28, 283,729.32 and 125,028.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,612.28, 283,729.32 and 125,028.68 is: 172,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,612.28 : 283,729.32 = 125,028.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,612.28/283,729.32 = 125,028.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,612.28x = 283,729.32 × 125,028.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,612.28x = 35,474,302,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,474,302,356.90/205,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,530.08

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