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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,866.06, 282,692.34 and 124,313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,866.06, 282,692.34 and 124,313.18 is: 171,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,866.06 : 282,692.34 = 124,313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,866.06/282,692.34 = 124,313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,866.06x = 282,692.34 × 124,313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,866.06x = 35,142,383,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,383,747.04/204,866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,538.34

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