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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,975.80, 308,963.70 and 126,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,975.80, 308,963.70 and 126,833.40 is: 190,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,975.80 : 308,963.70 = 126,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,975.80/308,963.70 = 126,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,975.80x = 308,963.70 × 126,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,975.80x = 39,186,916,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,186,916,547.58/205,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,250.10

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