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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,953.20, 284,239.36 and 125,427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,953.20, 284,239.36 and 125,427.92 is: 173,105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,953.20 : 284,239.36 = 125,427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,953.20/284,239.36 = 125,427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,953.20x = 284,239.36 × 125,427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,953.20x = 35,651,551,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,651,551,706.93/205,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,105.11

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