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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,934.10, 282,766.28 and 124,404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,934.10, 282,766.28 and 124,404.02 is: 171,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,934.10 : 282,766.28 = 124,404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,934.10/282,766.28 = 124,404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,934.10x = 282,766.28 × 124,404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,934.10x = 35,177,261,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,261,952.45/204,934.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,651.58

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