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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,631.20, 312,946.80 and 125,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,631.20, 312,946.80 and 125,687.20 is: 188,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,631.20 : 312,946.80 = 125,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,631.20/312,946.80 = 125,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,631.20x = 312,946.80 × 125,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,631.20x = 39,333,407,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,333,407,040.96/208,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,530.80

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