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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,615.33, 282,383.34 and 124,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,615.33, 282,383.34 and 124,046.25 is: 171,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,615.33 : 282,383.34 = 124,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,615.33/282,383.34 = 124,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,615.33x = 282,383.34 × 124,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,615.33x = 35,028,594,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,028,594,389.48/204,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,192.42

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