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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,862.96, 282,729.45 and 124,310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,862.96, 282,729.45 and 124,310.89 is: 171,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,862.96 : 282,729.45 = 124,310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,862.96/282,729.45 = 124,310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,862.96x = 282,729.45 × 124,310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,862.96x = 35,146,349,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146,349,558.71/204,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,560.29

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