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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,812.60, 308,718.90 and 125,633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,812.60, 308,718.90 and 125,633.40 is: 188,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,812.60 : 308,718.90 = 125,633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,812.60/308,718.90 = 125,633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,812.60x = 308,718.90 × 125,633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,812.60x = 38,785,405,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,405,051.26/205,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,450.10

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