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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,035.15, 306,052.73 and 124,201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,035.15, 306,052.73 and 124,201.55 is: 186,302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,035.15 : 306,052.73 = 124,201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,035.15/306,052.73 = 124,201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,035.15x = 306,052.73 × 124,201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,035.15x = 38,012,223,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012,223,447.73/204,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,302.33

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