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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,607.73, 282,372.86 and 124,038.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,607.73, 282,372.86 and 124,038.65 is: 171,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,607.73 : 282,372.86 = 124,038.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,607.73/282,372.86 = 124,038.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,607.73x = 282,372.86 × 124,038.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,607.73x = 35,025,149,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,149,367.07/204,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,181.94

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