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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,904.61, 282,788.52 and 124,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,904.61, 282,788.52 and 124,325.81 is: 171,581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,904.61 : 282,788.52 = 124,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,904.61/282,788.52 = 124,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,904.61x = 282,788.52 × 124,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,904.61x = 35,157,911,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,157,911,807.70/204,904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,581.85

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