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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,970.20, 314,955.30 and 125,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,970.20, 314,955.30 and 125,989.40 is: 188,984.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,970.20 : 314,955.30 = 125,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,970.20/314,955.30 = 125,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,970.20x = 314,955.30 × 125,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,970.20x = 39,681,029,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681,029,273.82/209,970.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,984.10

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