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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,616.54, 282,385.02 and 124,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,616.54, 282,385.02 and 124,047.46 is: 171,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,616.54 : 282,385.02 = 124,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,616.54/282,385.02 = 124,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,616.54x = 282,385.02 × 124,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,616.54x = 35,029,145,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029,145,291.21/204,616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,194.10

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