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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,318.08, 281,872.32 and 124,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,318.08, 281,872.32 and 124,784 is: 172,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,318.08 : 281,872.32 = 124,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,318.08/281,872.32 = 124,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,318.08x = 281,872.32 × 124,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,318.08x = 35,173,155,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,173,155,578.88/204,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,149.01

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