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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,547.06, 283,700.67 and 124,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,547.06, 283,700.67 and 124,957.50 is: 172,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,547.06 : 283,700.67 = 124,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,547.06/283,700.67 = 124,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,547.06x = 283,700.67 × 124,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,547.06x = 35,450,526,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,526,471.53/205,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,469.15

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