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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,938.30, 308,907.45 and 126,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,938.30, 308,907.45 and 126,795.90 is: 190,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,938.30 : 308,907.45 = 126,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,938.30/308,907.45 = 126,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,938.30x = 308,907.45 × 126,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,938.30x = 39,168,198,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168,198,139.46/205,938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,193.85

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