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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,799.66, 284,047.64 and 125,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,799.66, 284,047.64 and 125,253.12 is: 172,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,799.66 : 284,047.64 = 125,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,799.66/284,047.64 = 125,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,799.66x = 284,047.64 × 125,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,799.66x = 35,577,853,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,577,853,138.64/205,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,876.15

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