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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,617.29, 282,327.32 and 124,064.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,617.29, 282,327.32 and 124,064.61 is: 171,182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,617.29 : 282,327.32 = 124,064.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,617.29/282,327.32 = 124,064.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,617.29x = 282,327.32 × 124,064.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,617.29x = 35,026,828,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,026,828,227.82/204,617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,182.16

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