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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,711.80, 308,567.70 and 126,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,711.80, 308,567.70 and 126,569.40 is: 189,854.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,711.80 : 308,567.70 = 126,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,711.80/308,567.70 = 126,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,711.80x = 308,567.70 × 126,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,711.80x = 39,055,228,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055,228,648.38/205,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,854.10

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