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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,454.43, 283,527.12 and 124,866.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,454.43, 283,527.12 and 124,866.93 is: 172,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,454.43 : 283,527.12 = 124,866.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,454.43/283,527.12 = 124,866.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,454.43x = 283,527.12 × 124,866.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,454.43x = 35,403,161,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,403,161,046.14/205,454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,316.37

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