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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,541.65, 282,306.92 and 124,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,541.65, 282,306.92 and 124,013.28 is: 171,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,541.65 : 282,306.92 = 124,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,541.65/282,306.92 = 124,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,541.65x = 282,306.92 × 124,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,541.65x = 35,009,806,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009,806,495.83/204,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,162.24

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