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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,532.88, 283,556.63 and 124,930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,532.88, 283,556.63 and 124,930.99 is: 172,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,532.88 : 283,556.63 = 124,930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,532.88/283,556.63 = 124,930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,532.88x = 283,556.63 × 124,930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,532.88x = 35,425,010,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425,010,506.96/205,532.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,356.90

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