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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,657.76, 282,352.80 and 124,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,657.76, 282,352.80 and 124,027.12 is: 171,112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,657.76 : 282,352.80 = 124,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,657.76/282,352.80 = 124,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,657.76x = 282,352.80 × 124,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,657.76x = 35,019,404,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019,404,607.94/204,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,112.03

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