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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,669.26, 283,844.52 and 125,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,669.26, 283,844.52 and 125,102.34 is: 172,653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,669.26 : 283,844.52 = 125,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,669.26/283,844.52 = 125,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,669.26x = 283,844.52 × 125,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,669.26x = 35,509,613,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509,613,648.18/205,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,653.97

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