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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,538.90, 282,303.11 and 124,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,538.90, 282,303.11 and 124,010.52 is: 171,158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,538.90 : 282,303.11 = 124,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,538.90/282,303.11 = 124,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,538.90x = 282,303.11 × 124,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,538.90x = 35,008,555,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008,555,468.72/204,538.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,158.42

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