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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,017.06, 282,954.70 and 124,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,017.06, 282,954.70 and 124,429.02 is: 171,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,017.06 : 282,954.70 = 124,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,017.06/282,954.70 = 124,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,017.06x = 282,954.70 × 124,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,017.06x = 35,207,776,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207,776,025.39/205,017.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,730.96

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