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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,535.04, 283,684.11 and 124,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,535.04, 283,684.11 and 124,945.50 is: 172,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,535.04 : 283,684.11 = 124,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,535.04/283,684.11 = 124,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,535.04x = 283,684.11 × 124,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,535.04x = 35,445,052,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,445,052,966.01/205,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,452.60

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