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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,615.60, 314,423.40 and 125,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,615.60, 314,423.40 and 125,634.80 is: 188,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,615.60 : 314,423.40 = 125,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,615.60/314,423.40 = 125,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,615.60x = 314,423.40 × 125,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,615.60x = 39,502,520,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,520,974.32/209,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,452.20

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