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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,466.23, 306,681.72 and 124,483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,466.23, 306,681.72 and 124,483.49 is: 186,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,466.23 : 306,681.72 = 124,483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,466.23/306,681.72 = 124,483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,466.23x = 306,681.72 × 124,483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,466.23x = 38,176,809,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,809,291.39/204,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,714.50

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