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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,869.68, 307,301.46 and 124,931.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,869.68, 307,301.46 and 124,931.14 is: 187,394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,869.68 : 307,301.46 = 124,931.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,869.68/307,301.46 = 124,931.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,869.68x = 307,301.46 × 124,931.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,869.68x = 38,391,521,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,391,521,721.46/204,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,394.84

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