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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,851.67, 282,672.49 and 124,298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,851.67, 282,672.49 and 124,298.79 is: 171,518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,851.67 : 282,672.49 = 124,298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,851.67/282,672.49 = 124,298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,851.67x = 282,672.49 × 124,298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,851.67x = 35,135,848,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135,848,473.29/204,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,518.49

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