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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,644.66, 283,793.40 and 125,075.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,644.66, 283,793.40 and 125,075.58 is: 172,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,644.66 : 283,793.40 = 125,075.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,644.66/283,793.40 = 125,075.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,644.66x = 283,793.40 × 125,075.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,644.66x = 35,495,624,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,495,624,105.17/205,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,606.59

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