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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,606.60, 282,371.30 and 124,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,606.60, 282,371.30 and 124,037.52 is: 171,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,606.60 : 282,371.30 = 124,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,606.60/282,371.30 = 124,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,606.60x = 282,371.30 × 124,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,606.60x = 35,024,635,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,635,771.18/204,606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,180.38

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