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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,895.52, 308,340.27 and 126,901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,895.52, 308,340.27 and 126,901.08 is: 190,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,895.52 : 308,340.27 = 126,901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,895.52/308,340.27 = 126,901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,895.52x = 308,340.27 × 126,901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,895.52x = 39,128,713,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,128,713,270.49/205,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,041.60

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