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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,861.06, 282,685.44 and 124,308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,861.06, 282,685.44 and 124,308.18 is: 171,531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,861.06 : 282,685.44 = 124,308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,861.06/282,685.44 = 124,308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,861.06x = 282,685.44 × 124,308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,861.06x = 35,140,112,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140,112,558.90/204,861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,531.44

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