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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,643.70, 312,965.55 and 125,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,643.70, 312,965.55 and 125,699.70 is: 188,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,643.70 : 312,965.55 = 125,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,643.70/312,965.55 = 125,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,643.70x = 312,965.55 × 125,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,643.70x = 39,339,675,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,339,675,745.34/208,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,549.55

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