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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,934.47, 282,761.28 and 124,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,934.47, 282,761.28 and 124,360.08 is: 171,587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,934.47 : 282,761.28 = 124,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,934.47/282,761.28 = 124,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,934.47x = 282,761.28 × 124,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,934.47x = 35,164,215,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,164,215,401.70/204,934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,587.61

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