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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,608.46, 282,373.85 and 124,039.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,608.46, 282,373.85 and 124,039.38 is: 171,182.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,608.46 : 282,373.85 = 124,039.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,608.46/282,373.85 = 124,039.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,608.46x = 282,373.85 × 124,039.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,608.46x = 35,025,475,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,475,250.15/204,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,182.93

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