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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,539.54, 283,690.32 and 124,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,539.54, 283,690.32 and 124,950 is: 172,458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,539.54 : 283,690.32 = 124,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,539.54/283,690.32 = 124,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,539.54x = 283,690.32 × 124,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,539.54x = 35,447,105,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,447,105,484/205,539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,458.81

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