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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,444.11, 283,600.19 and 124,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,444.11, 283,600.19 and 124,897.38 is: 172,411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,444.11 : 283,600.19 = 124,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,444.11/283,600.19 = 124,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,444.11x = 283,600.19 × 124,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,444.11x = 35,420,920,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,420,920,074.02/205,444.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,411.47

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