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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,582.06, 283,687.59 and 124,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,582.06, 283,687.59 and 124,998.40 is: 172,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,582.06 : 283,687.59 = 124,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,582.06/283,687.59 = 124,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,582.06x = 283,687.59 × 124,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,582.06x = 35,460,494,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,460,494,849.86/205,582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,488.27

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