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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,075.38, 282,984.42 and 124,547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,075.38, 282,984.42 and 124,547.04 is: 171,863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,075.38 : 282,984.42 = 124,547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,075.38/282,984.42 = 124,547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,075.38x = 282,984.42 × 124,547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,075.38x = 35,244,871,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244,871,877.12/205,075.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,863.01

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