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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,537.04, 283,686.88 and 124,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,537.04, 283,686.88 and 124,947.50 is: 172,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,537.04 : 283,686.88 = 124,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,537.04/283,686.88 = 124,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,537.04x = 283,686.88 × 124,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,537.04x = 35,445,966,438.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,445,966,438.80/205,537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,455.37

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