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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,610.92, 282,377.27 and 124,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,610.92, 282,377.27 and 124,041.84 is: 171,186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,610.92 : 282,377.27 = 124,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,610.92/282,377.27 = 124,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,610.92x = 282,377.27 × 124,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,610.92x = 35,026,595,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,595,524.77/204,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,186.34

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