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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,454.44, 283,442.70 and 124,868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,454.44, 283,442.70 and 124,868.98 is: 172,267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,454.44 : 283,442.70 = 124,868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,454.44/283,442.70 = 124,868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,454.44x = 283,442.70 × 124,868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,454.44x = 35,393,200,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,393,200,837.45/205,454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,267.88

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