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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,228.56, 283,137.48 and 124,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,228.56, 283,137.48 and 124,625.64 is: 171,936.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,228.56 : 283,137.48 = 124,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,228.56/283,137.48 = 124,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,228.56x = 283,137.48 × 124,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,228.56x = 35,286,189,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286,189,652.99/205,228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,936.06

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