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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,608.96, 282,374.54 and 124,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,608.96, 282,374.54 and 124,039.88 is: 171,183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,608.96 : 282,374.54 = 124,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,608.96/282,374.54 = 124,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,608.96x = 282,374.54 × 124,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,608.96x = 35,025,704,056.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,704,056.66/204,608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,183.63

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