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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,937.71, 282,839.96 and 124,360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,937.71, 282,839.96 and 124,360.59 is: 171,633.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,937.71 : 282,839.96 = 124,360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,937.71/282,839.96 = 124,360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,937.71x = 282,839.96 × 124,360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,937.71x = 35,174,143,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,174,143,679.37/204,937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,633.34

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