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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,865.09, 282,732.39 and 124,313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,865.09, 282,732.39 and 124,313.02 is: 171,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,865.09 : 282,732.39 = 124,313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,865.09/282,732.39 = 124,313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,865.09x = 282,732.39 × 124,313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,865.09x = 35,147,317,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,147,317,252.72/204,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,563.23

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