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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,955.80, 308,933.70 and 126,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,955.80, 308,933.70 and 126,813.40 is: 190,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,955.80 : 308,933.70 = 126,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,955.80/308,933.70 = 126,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,955.80x = 308,933.70 × 126,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,955.80x = 39,176,932,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176,932,871.58/205,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,220.10

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