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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,515.68, 283,699.08 and 124,969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,515.68, 283,699.08 and 124,969.08 is: 172,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,515.68 : 283,699.08 = 124,969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,515.68/283,699.08 = 124,969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,515.68x = 283,699.08 × 124,969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,515.68x = 35,453,613,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,453,613,024.45/205,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,510.50

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