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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,611.14, 282,318.83 and 124,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,611.14, 282,318.83 and 124,058.46 is: 171,173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,611.14 : 282,318.83 = 124,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,611.14/282,318.83 = 124,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,611.14x = 282,318.83 × 124,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,611.14x = 35,024,039,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,039,588.95/204,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,173.67

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