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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,607.70, 312,911.55 and 125,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,607.70, 312,911.55 and 125,663.70 is: 188,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,607.70 : 312,911.55 = 125,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,607.70/312,911.55 = 125,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,607.70x = 312,911.55 × 125,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,607.70x = 39,321,623,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,321,623,145.74/208,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,495.55

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