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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,935.35, 284,214.62 and 125,410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,935.35, 284,214.62 and 125,410.01 is: 173,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,935.35 : 284,214.62 = 125,410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,935.35/284,214.62 = 125,410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,935.35x = 284,214.62 × 125,410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,935.35x = 35,643,357,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,643,357,228.80/205,935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,080.33

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