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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,862.46, 282,728.76 and 124,310.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,862.46, 282,728.76 and 124,310.39 is: 171,559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,862.46 : 282,728.76 = 124,310.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,862.46/282,728.76 = 124,310.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,862.46x = 282,728.76 × 124,310.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,862.46x = 35,146,122,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146,122,419.82/204,862.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,559.60

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