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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,066.82, 283,011.74 and 124,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,066.82, 283,011.74 and 124,475.86 is: 171,788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,066.82 : 283,011.74 = 124,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,066.82/283,011.74 = 124,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,066.82x = 283,011.74 × 124,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,066.82x = 35,228,129,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228,129,726.60/205,066.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,788.54

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