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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,227.06, 283,135.41 and 124,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,227.06, 283,135.41 and 124,624.14 is: 171,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,227.06 : 283,135.41 = 124,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,227.06/283,135.41 = 124,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,227.06x = 283,135.41 × 124,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,227.06x = 35,285,506,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285,506,974.80/205,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,933.99

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