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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,867.06, 282,693.72 and 124,314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,867.06, 282,693.72 and 124,314.18 is: 171,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,867.06 : 282,693.72 = 124,314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,867.06/282,693.72 = 124,314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,867.06x = 282,693.72 × 124,314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,867.06x = 35,142,837,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,837,992.95/204,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,539.72

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