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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,240.58, 283,268.84 and 122,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,240.58, 283,268.84 and 122,459.88 is: 169,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,240.58 : 283,268.84 = 122,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,240.58/283,268.84 = 122,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,240.58x = 283,268.84 × 122,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,240.58x = 34,689,067,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,689,067,541.84/205,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,016.62

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