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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,618.29, 282,328.69 and 124,065.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,618.29, 282,328.69 and 124,065.61 is: 171,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,618.29 : 282,328.69 = 124,065.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,618.29/282,328.69 = 124,065.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,618.29x = 282,328.69 × 124,065.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,618.29x = 35,027,281,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,281,145.35/204,618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,183.53

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