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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,697.80, 308,546.70 and 126,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,697.80, 308,546.70 and 126,555.40 is: 189,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,697.80 : 308,546.70 = 126,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,697.80/308,546.70 = 126,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,697.80x = 308,546.70 × 126,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,697.80x = 39,048,251,037.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048,251,037.18/205,697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,833.10

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