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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,871.68, 307,304.46 and 124,933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,871.68, 307,304.46 and 124,933.14 is: 187,397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,871.68 : 307,304.46 = 124,933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,871.68/307,304.46 = 124,933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,871.68x = 307,304.46 × 124,933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,871.68x = 38,392,511,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,392,511,123.80/204,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,397.84

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