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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,868.06, 282,695.10 and 124,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,868.06, 282,695.10 and 124,315.18 is: 171,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,868.06 : 282,695.10 = 124,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,868.06/282,695.10 = 124,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,868.06x = 282,695.10 × 124,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,868.06x = 35,143,292,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143,292,241.62/204,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,541.10

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