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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,231.06, 283,140.93 and 124,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,231.06, 283,140.93 and 124,628.14 is: 171,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,231.06 : 283,140.93 = 124,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,231.06/283,140.93 = 124,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,231.06x = 283,140.93 × 124,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,231.06x = 35,287,327,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287,327,463.77/205,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,939.51

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