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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,538.04, 283,688.26 and 124,948.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,538.04, 283,688.26 and 124,948.50 is: 172,456.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,538.04 : 283,688.26 = 124,948.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,538.04/283,688.26 = 124,948.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,538.04x = 283,688.26 × 124,948.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,538.04x = 35,446,422,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446,422,554.61/205,538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,456.75

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