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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,932.97, 282,759.21 and 124,358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,932.97, 282,759.21 and 124,358.58 is: 171,585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,932.97 : 282,759.21 = 124,358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,932.97/282,759.21 = 124,358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,932.97x = 282,759.21 × 124,358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,932.97x = 35,163,533,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,163,533,837.52/204,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,585.54

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