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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,658.29, 282,350.81 and 124,056.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,658.29, 282,350.81 and 124,056.41 is: 171,150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,658.29 : 282,350.81 = 124,056.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,658.29/282,350.81 = 124,056.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,658.29x = 282,350.81 × 124,056.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,658.29x = 35,027,425,817.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,425,817.16/204,658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,150.78

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