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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,456.96, 283,530.59 and 124,869.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,456.96, 283,530.59 and 124,869.43 is: 172,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,456.96 : 283,530.59 = 124,869.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,456.96/283,530.59 = 124,869.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,456.96x = 283,530.59 × 124,869.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,456.96x = 35,404,302,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,404,302,536.52/205,456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,319.80

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