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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,610.47, 282,376.62 and 124,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,610.47, 282,376.62 and 124,041.39 is: 171,185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,610.47 : 282,376.62 = 124,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,610.47/282,376.62 = 124,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,610.47x = 282,376.62 × 124,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,610.47x = 35,026,388,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,388,448.30/204,610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,185.71

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