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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,615.42, 282,383.47 and 124,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,615.42, 282,383.47 and 124,046.34 is: 171,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,615.42 : 282,383.47 = 124,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,615.42/282,383.47 = 124,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,615.42x = 282,383.47 × 124,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,615.42x = 35,028,634,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,028,634,328.36/204,615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,192.55

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