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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,471.07, 283,637.35 and 124,924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,471.07, 283,637.35 and 124,924.31 is: 172,448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,471.07 : 283,637.35 = 124,924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,471.07/283,637.35 = 124,924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,471.07x = 283,637.35 × 124,924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,471.07x = 35,433,198,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,433,198,976.95/205,471.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,448.61

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