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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,864.06, 282,689.58 and 124,311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,864.06, 282,689.58 and 124,311.18 is: 171,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,864.06 : 282,689.58 = 124,311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,864.06/282,689.58 = 124,311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,864.06x = 282,689.58 × 124,311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,864.06x = 35,141,475,263.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141,475,263.50/204,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,535.58

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