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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,607.85, 282,372.98 and 124,038.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,607.85, 282,372.98 and 124,038.77 is: 171,182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,607.85 : 282,372.98 = 124,038.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,607.85/282,372.98 = 124,038.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,607.85x = 282,372.98 × 124,038.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,607.85x = 35,025,195,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,195,088.38/204,607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,182.07

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