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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,609.46, 282,375.23 and 124,040.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,609.46, 282,375.23 and 124,040.38 is: 171,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,609.46 : 282,375.23 = 124,040.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,609.46/282,375.23 = 124,040.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,609.46x = 282,375.23 × 124,040.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,609.46x = 35,025,928,799.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,928,799.71/204,609.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,184.31

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