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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,962.60, 282,805.38 and 124,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,962.60, 282,805.38 and 124,432.52 is: 171,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,962.60 : 282,805.38 = 124,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,962.60/282,805.38 = 124,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,962.60x = 282,805.38 × 124,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,962.60x = 35,190,186,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,186,102.96/204,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,690.77

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