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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,613.28, 283,730.70 and 125,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,613.28, 283,730.70 and 125,029.68 is: 172,531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,613.28 : 283,730.70 = 125,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,613.28/283,730.70 = 125,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,613.28x = 283,730.70 × 125,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,613.28x = 35,474,758,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,474,758,627.18/205,613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,531.46

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