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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,850.82, 282,667.02 and 124,281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,850.82, 282,667.02 and 124,281.74 is: 171,492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,850.82 : 282,667.02 = 124,281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,850.82/282,667.02 = 124,281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,850.82x = 282,667.02 × 124,281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,850.82x = 35,130,349,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130,349,326.83/204,850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,492.35

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