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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,774.89, 282,603.53 and 124,205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,774.89, 282,603.53 and 124,205.81 is: 171,412.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,774.89 : 282,603.53 = 124,205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,774.89/282,603.53 = 124,205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,774.89x = 282,603.53 × 124,205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,774.89x = 35,100,999,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100,999,250.01/204,774.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,412.62

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