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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,963.20, 314,944.80 and 125,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,963.20, 314,944.80 and 125,982.40 is: 188,973.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,963.20 : 314,944.80 = 125,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,963.20/314,944.80 = 125,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,963.20x = 314,944.80 × 125,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,963.20x = 39,677,501,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,677,501,771.52/209,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,973.60

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