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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,546.56, 283,699.98 and 124,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,546.56, 283,699.98 and 124,957 is: 172,468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,546.56 : 283,699.98 = 124,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,546.56/283,699.98 = 124,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,546.56x = 283,699.98 × 124,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,546.56x = 35,450,298,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,298,400.86/205,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,468.46

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