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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,454.64, 283,559.94 and 124,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,454.64, 283,559.94 and 124,907.40 is: 172,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,454.64 : 283,559.94 = 124,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,454.64/283,559.94 = 124,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,454.64x = 283,559.94 × 124,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,454.64x = 35,418,734,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418,734,849.56/205,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,391.99

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