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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,116.84, 283,061.52 and 124,522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,116.84, 283,061.52 and 124,522.92 is: 171,841.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,116.84 : 283,061.52 = 124,522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,116.84/283,061.52 = 124,522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,116.84x = 283,061.52 × 124,522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,116.84x = 35,247,647,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247,647,010.04/205,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,841.80

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