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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,809.57, 282,664.88 and 124,224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,809.57, 282,664.88 and 124,224.09 is: 171,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,809.57 : 282,664.88 = 124,224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,809.57/282,664.88 = 124,224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,809.57x = 282,664.88 × 124,224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,809.57x = 35,113,787,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,787,691.01/204,809.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,446.03

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