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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,863.96, 282,730.83 and 124,311.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,863.96, 282,730.83 and 124,311.89 is: 171,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,863.96 : 282,730.83 = 124,311.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,863.96/282,730.83 = 124,311.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,863.96x = 282,730.83 × 124,311.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,863.96x = 35,146,803,838.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146,803,838.57/204,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,561.67

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