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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,532.03, 283,679.96 and 124,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,532.03, 283,679.96 and 124,942.50 is: 172,448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,532.03 : 283,679.96 = 124,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,532.03/283,679.96 = 124,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,532.03x = 283,679.96 × 124,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,532.03x = 35,443,682,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,682,777.59/205,532.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,448.46

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