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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,610.17, 282,376.23 and 124,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,610.17, 282,376.23 and 124,041.09 is: 171,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,610.17 : 282,376.23 = 124,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,610.17/282,376.23 = 124,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,610.17x = 282,376.23 × 124,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,610.17x = 35,026,255,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,255,359.29/204,610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,185.31

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