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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,606.23, 282,370.79 and 124,037.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,606.23, 282,370.79 and 124,037.15 is: 171,179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,606.23 : 282,370.79 = 124,037.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,606.23/282,370.79 = 124,037.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,606.23x = 282,370.79 × 124,037.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,606.23x = 35,024,467,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,467,991.98/204,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,179.87

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