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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,533.54, 283,682.03 and 124,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,533.54, 283,682.03 and 124,944 is: 172,450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,533.54 : 283,682.03 = 124,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,533.54/283,682.03 = 124,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,533.54x = 283,682.03 × 124,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,533.54x = 35,444,366,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,444,366,931.60/205,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,450.53

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