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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,042.40, 313,563.60 and 125,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,042.40, 313,563.60 and 125,893.60 is: 188,840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,042.40 : 313,563.60 = 125,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,042.40/313,563.60 = 125,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,042.40x = 313,563.60 × 125,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,042.40x = 39,475,650,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,475,650,432.96/209,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,840.40

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