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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,067.81, 283,013.13 and 124,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,067.81, 283,013.13 and 124,476.86 is: 171,789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,067.81 : 283,013.13 = 124,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,067.81/283,013.13 = 124,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,067.81x = 283,013.13 × 124,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,067.81x = 35,228,585,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,228,585,761.17/205,067.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,789.94

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