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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,512.93, 283,695.28 and 124,966.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,512.93, 283,695.28 and 124,966.33 is: 172,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,512.93 : 283,695.28 = 124,966.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,512.93/283,695.28 = 124,966.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,512.93x = 283,695.28 × 124,966.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,512.93x = 35,452,356,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452,356,958.27/205,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,506.70

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