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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,069.44, 282,976.16 and 124,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,069.44, 282,976.16 and 124,541.04 is: 171,854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,069.44 : 282,976.16 = 124,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,069.44/282,976.16 = 124,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,069.44x = 282,976.16 × 124,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,069.44x = 35,242,145,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242,145,261.61/205,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,854.69

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