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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,850.67, 282,671.11 and 124,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,850.67, 282,671.11 and 124,297.79 is: 171,517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,850.67 : 282,671.11 = 124,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,850.67/282,671.11 = 124,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,850.67x = 282,671.11 × 124,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,850.67x = 35,135,394,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135,394,269.85/204,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,517.11

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