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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,847.92, 282,667.32 and 124,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,847.92, 282,667.32 and 124,295.04 is: 171,513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,847.92 : 282,667.32 = 124,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,847.92/282,667.32 = 124,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,847.92x = 282,667.32 × 124,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,847.92x = 35,134,145,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134,145,846.09/204,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,513.32

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