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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,228.06, 283,136.79 and 124,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,228.06, 283,136.79 and 124,625.14 is: 171,935.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,228.06 : 283,136.79 = 124,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,228.06/283,136.79 = 124,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,228.06x = 283,136.79 × 124,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,228.06x = 35,285,962,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285,962,092.90/205,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,935.37

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