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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,725.38, 282,581.85 and 129,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,725.38, 282,581.85 and 129,324.10 is: 178,505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,725.38 : 282,581.85 = 129,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,725.38/282,581.85 = 129,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,725.38x = 282,581.85 × 129,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,725.38x = 36,544,643,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544,643,427.59/204,725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,505.68

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