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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,610.46, 282,376.61 and 124,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,610.46, 282,376.61 and 124,041.38 is: 171,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,610.46 : 282,376.61 = 124,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,610.46/282,376.61 = 124,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,610.46x = 282,376.61 × 124,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,610.46x = 35,026,384,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,384,384.12/204,610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,185.70

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