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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,061.31, 283,004.15 and 124,470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,061.31, 283,004.15 and 124,470.36 is: 171,780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,061.31 : 283,004.15 = 124,470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,061.31/283,004.15 = 124,470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,061.31x = 283,004.15 × 124,470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,061.31x = 35,225,627,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225,627,809.64/205,061.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,780.96

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