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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,531.38, 283,554.56 and 124,929.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,531.38, 283,554.56 and 124,929.49 is: 172,354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,531.38 : 283,554.56 = 124,929.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,531.38/283,554.56 = 124,929.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,531.38x = 283,554.56 × 124,929.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,531.38x = 35,424,326,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424,326,567.97/205,531.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,354.83

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