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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,611.67, 282,378.30 and 124,042.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,611.67, 282,378.30 and 124,042.59 is: 171,187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,611.67 : 282,378.30 = 124,042.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,611.67/282,378.30 = 124,042.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,611.67x = 282,378.30 × 124,042.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,611.67x = 35,026,935,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,935,691.80/204,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,187.38

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