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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,883.71, 282,758.18 and 124,331.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,883.71, 282,758.18 and 124,331.73 is: 171,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,883.71 : 282,758.18 = 124,331.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,883.71/282,758.18 = 124,331.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,883.71x = 282,758.18 × 124,331.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,883.71x = 35,155,813,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155,813,069.39/204,883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,589.11

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