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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,612.46, 282,379.37 and 124,043.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,612.46, 282,379.37 and 124,043.38 is: 171,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,612.46 : 282,379.37 = 124,043.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,612.46/282,379.37 = 124,043.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,612.46x = 282,379.37 × 124,043.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,612.46x = 35,027,291,497.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,291,497.07/204,612.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,188.46

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