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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,848.67, 282,668.36 and 124,295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,848.67, 282,668.36 and 124,295.79 is: 171,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,848.67 : 282,668.36 = 124,295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,848.67/282,668.36 = 124,295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,848.67x = 282,668.36 × 124,295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,848.67x = 35,134,486,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134,486,492.73/204,848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,514.35

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