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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,619.93, 282,389.67 and 124,050.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,619.93, 282,389.67 and 124,050.85 is: 171,198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,619.93 : 282,389.67 = 124,050.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,619.93/282,389.67 = 124,050.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,619.93x = 282,389.67 × 124,050.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,619.93x = 35,030,677,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,030,677,888.75/204,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,198.76

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