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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,953.20, 314,929.80 and 125,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,953.20, 314,929.80 and 125,972.40 is: 188,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,953.20 : 314,929.80 = 125,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,953.20/314,929.80 = 125,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,953.20x = 314,929.80 × 125,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,953.20x = 39,672,462,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,672,462,737.52/209,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,958.60

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