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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,051.40, 306,077.10 and 124,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,051.40, 306,077.10 and 124,217.80 is: 186,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,051.40 : 306,077.10 = 124,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,051.40/306,077.10 = 124,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,051.40x = 306,077.10 × 124,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,051.40x = 38,020,223,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020,223,992.38/204,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,326.70

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