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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,903.36, 282,786.80 and 124,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,903.36, 282,786.80 and 124,324.56 is: 171,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,903.36 : 282,786.80 = 124,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,903.36/282,786.80 = 124,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,903.36x = 282,786.80 × 124,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,903.36x = 35,157,343,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157,343,862.19/204,903.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,580.12

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