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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,966.60, 282,810.90 and 124,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,966.60, 282,810.90 and 124,436.52 is: 171,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,966.60 : 282,810.90 = 124,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,966.60/282,810.90 = 124,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,966.60x = 282,810.90 × 124,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,966.60x = 35,192,004,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,004,214.07/204,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,696.29

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