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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,775.89, 282,604.91 and 124,206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,775.89, 282,604.91 and 124,206.81 is: 171,414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,775.89 : 282,604.91 = 124,206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,775.89/282,604.91 = 124,206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,775.89x = 282,604.91 × 124,206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,775.89x = 35,101,454,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101,454,361.44/204,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,414.00

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