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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,752.08, 283,982.28 and 125,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,752.08, 283,982.28 and 125,205.50 is: 172,810.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,752.08 : 283,982.28 = 125,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,752.08/283,982.28 = 125,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,752.08x = 283,982.28 × 125,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,752.08x = 35,556,143,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,556,143,358.54/205,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,810.61

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