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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,865.06, 282,690.96 and 124,312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,865.06, 282,690.96 and 124,312.18 is: 171,536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,865.06 : 282,690.96 = 124,312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,865.06/282,690.96 = 124,312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,865.06x = 282,690.96 × 124,312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,865.06x = 35,141,929,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141,929,503.89/204,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,536.96

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