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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,607.04, 282,371.92 and 124,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,607.04, 282,371.92 and 124,037.96 is: 171,180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,607.04 : 282,371.92 = 124,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,607.04/282,371.92 = 124,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,607.04x = 282,371.92 × 124,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,607.04x = 35,024,837,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,837,003.82/204,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,180.99

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