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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,966.80, 309,144.60 and 127,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,966.80, 309,144.60 and 127,234.80 is: 190,972.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,966.80 : 309,144.60 = 127,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,966.80/309,144.60 = 127,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,966.80x = 309,144.60 × 127,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,966.80x = 39,333,951,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333,951,352.08/205,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,972.29

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