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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,533.83, 283,557.94 and 124,931.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,533.83, 283,557.94 and 124,931.95 is: 172,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,533.83 : 283,557.94 = 124,931.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,533.83/283,557.94 = 124,931.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,533.83x = 283,557.94 × 124,931.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,533.83x = 35,425,446,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425,446,382.18/205,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,358.23

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