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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,609.96, 282,375.92 and 124,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,609.96, 282,375.92 and 124,040.88 is: 171,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,609.96 : 282,375.92 = 124,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,609.96/282,375.92 = 124,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,609.96x = 282,375.92 × 124,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,609.96x = 35,026,157,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,157,607.61/204,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,185.01

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