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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,580.16, 282,239.52 and 125,138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,580.16, 282,239.52 and 125,138.24 is: 172,641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,580.16 : 282,239.52 = 125,138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,580.16/282,239.52 = 125,138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,580.16x = 282,239.52 × 125,138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,580.16x = 35,318,956,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318,956,791.24/204,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,641.16

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