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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,964.96, 315,025.92 and 125,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,964.96, 315,025.92 and 125,784.48 is: 188,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,964.96 : 315,025.92 = 125,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,964.96/315,025.92 = 125,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,964.96x = 315,025.92 × 125,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,964.96x = 39,625,371,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,625,371,533.72/209,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,723.74

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