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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,979.60, 282,828.84 and 124,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,979.60, 282,828.84 and 124,449.52 is: 171,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,979.60 : 282,828.84 = 124,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,979.60/282,828.84 = 124,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,979.60x = 282,828.84 × 124,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,979.60x = 35,197,913,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197,913,380.16/204,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,714.23

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