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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,841.20, 313,261.80 and 125,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,841.20, 313,261.80 and 125,897.20 is: 188,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,841.20 : 313,261.80 = 125,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,841.20/313,261.80 = 125,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,841.20x = 313,261.80 × 125,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,841.20x = 39,438,783,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438,783,486.96/208,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,845.80

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