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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,620.58, 282,390.60 and 124,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,620.58, 282,390.60 and 124,051.50 is: 171,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,620.58 : 282,390.60 = 124,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,620.58/282,390.60 = 124,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,620.58x = 282,390.60 × 124,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,620.58x = 35,030,977,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,030,977,515.90/204,620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,199.68

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