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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,849.67, 282,669.73 and 124,296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,849.67, 282,669.73 and 124,296.79 is: 171,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,849.67 : 282,669.73 = 124,296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,849.67/282,669.73 = 124,296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,849.67x = 282,669.73 × 124,296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,849.67x = 35,134,940,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,134,940,069.17/204,849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,515.73

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