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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,560.33, 283,657.57 and 124,976.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,560.33, 283,657.57 and 124,976.67 is: 172,458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,560.33 : 283,657.57 = 124,976.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,560.33/283,657.57 = 124,976.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,560.33x = 283,657.57 × 124,976.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,560.33x = 35,450,578,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,578,518.89/205,560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,458.27

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