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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,988.80, 308,983.20 and 126,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,988.80, 308,983.20 and 126,846.40 is: 190,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,988.80 : 308,983.20 = 126,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,988.80/308,983.20 = 126,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,988.80x = 308,983.20 × 126,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,988.80x = 39,193,406,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193,406,580.48/205,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,269.60

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