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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,661.29, 282,354.93 and 124,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,661.29, 282,354.93 and 124,059.42 is: 171,154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,661.29 : 282,354.93 = 124,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,661.29/282,354.93 = 124,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,661.29x = 282,354.93 × 124,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,661.29x = 35,028,788,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,028,788,849.94/204,661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,154.93

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