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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,776.89, 282,606.29 and 124,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,776.89, 282,606.29 and 124,207.81 is: 171,415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,776.89 : 282,606.29 = 124,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,776.89/282,606.29 = 124,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,776.89x = 282,606.29 × 124,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,776.89x = 35,101,908,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101,908,373.12/204,776.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,415.38

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