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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,252.59, 283,248.86 and 124,658.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,252.59, 283,248.86 and 124,658.67 is: 172,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,252.59 : 283,248.86 = 124,658.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,252.59/283,248.86 = 124,658.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,252.59x = 283,248.86 × 124,658.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,252.59x = 35,309,425,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309,425,543.32/205,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,029.14

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