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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,307.94, 283,162.32 and 124,733.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,307.94, 283,162.32 and 124,733.19 is: 172,032.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,307.94 : 283,162.32 = 124,733.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,307.94/283,162.32 = 124,733.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,307.94x = 283,162.32 × 124,733.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,307.94x = 35,319,739,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,319,739,461.40/205,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,032.99

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