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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,941.70, 308,912.55 and 126,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,941.70, 308,912.55 and 126,225.55 is: 189,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,941.70 : 308,912.55 = 126,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,941.70/308,912.55 = 126,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,941.70x = 308,912.55 × 126,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,941.70x = 38,992,656,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992,656,525.65/205,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,338.33

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