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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,537.90, 282,301.73 and 124,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,537.90, 282,301.73 and 124,009.52 is: 171,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,537.90 : 282,301.73 = 124,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,537.90/282,301.73 = 124,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,537.90x = 282,301.73 × 124,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,537.90x = 35,008,103,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008,103,048.25/204,537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,157.05

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