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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,659.29, 282,352.18 and 124,057.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,659.29, 282,352.18 and 124,057.41 is: 171,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,659.29 : 282,352.18 = 124,057.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,659.29/282,352.18 = 124,057.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,659.29x = 282,352.18 × 124,057.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,659.29x = 35,027,880,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027,880,158.65/204,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,152.16

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