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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,463.98, 306,678.35 and 124,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,463.98, 306,678.35 and 124,481.24 is: 186,711.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,463.98 : 306,678.35 = 124,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,463.98/306,678.35 = 124,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,463.98x = 306,678.35 × 124,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,463.98x = 38,175,702,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,702,367.05/204,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,711.14

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