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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,712.69, 306,836.10 and 124,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,712.69, 306,836.10 and 124,573.91 is: 186,719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,712.69 : 306,836.10 = 124,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,712.69/306,836.10 = 124,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,712.69x = 306,836.10 × 124,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,712.69x = 38,223,773,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,223,773,329.41/204,712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,719.12

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