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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,859.55, 282,683.36 and 124,306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,859.55, 282,683.36 and 124,306.67 is: 171,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,859.55 : 282,683.36 = 124,306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,859.55/282,683.36 = 124,306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,859.55x = 282,683.36 × 124,306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,859.55x = 35,139,425,111.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,139,425,111.06/204,859.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,529.35

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