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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,623.89, 282,395.09 and 124,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,623.89, 282,395.09 and 124,054.81 is: 171,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,623.89 : 282,395.09 = 124,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,623.89/282,395.09 = 124,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,623.89x = 282,395.09 × 124,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,623.89x = 35,032,468,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,032,468,839.03/204,623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,204.20

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