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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,607.96, 282,373.16 and 124,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,607.96, 282,373.16 and 124,038.88 is: 171,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,607.96 : 282,373.16 = 124,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,607.96/282,373.16 = 124,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,607.96x = 282,373.16 × 124,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,607.96x = 35,025,250,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,250,508.46/204,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,182.25

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