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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,448.94, 283,435.11 and 124,863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,448.94, 283,435.11 and 124,863.48 is: 172,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,448.94 : 283,435.11 = 124,863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,448.94/283,435.11 = 124,863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,448.94x = 283,435.11 × 124,863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,448.94x = 35,390,694,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,390,694,188.78/205,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,260.29

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