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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,230.06, 283,139.55 and 124,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,230.06, 283,139.55 and 124,627.14 is: 171,938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,230.06 : 283,139.55 = 124,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,230.06/283,139.55 = 124,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,230.06x = 283,139.55 × 124,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,230.06x = 35,286,872,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,286,872,337.39/205,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,938.13

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