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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,551.33, 283,645.15 and 124,967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,551.33, 283,645.15 and 124,967.67 is: 172,445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,551.33 : 283,645.15 = 124,967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,551.33/283,645.15 = 124,967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,551.33x = 283,645.15 × 124,967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,551.33x = 35,446,473,502.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446,473,502.30/205,551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,445.85

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