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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,866.09, 282,733.77 and 124,314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,866.09, 282,733.77 and 124,314.02 is: 171,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,866.09 : 282,733.77 = 124,314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,866.09/282,733.77 = 124,314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,866.09x = 282,733.77 × 124,314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,866.09x = 35,147,771,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,147,771,538.46/204,866.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,564.61

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