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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,530.20, 306,795.30 and 124,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,530.20, 306,795.30 and 124,814.05 is: 187,221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,530.20 : 306,795.30 = 124,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,530.20/306,795.30 = 124,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,530.20x = 306,795.30 × 124,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,530.20x = 38,292,363,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292,363,913.97/204,530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,221.08

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