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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,885.80, 312,867.90 and 125,634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,885.80, 312,867.90 and 125,634.60 is: 188,174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,885.80 : 312,867.90 = 125,634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,885.80/312,867.90 = 125,634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,885.80x = 312,867.90 × 125,634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,885.80x = 39,307,033,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,033,469.34/208,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,174.75

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