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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,023.94, 284,316.79 and 124,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,023.94, 284,316.79 and 124,352.30 is: 171,608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,023.94 : 284,316.79 = 124,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,023.94/284,316.79 = 124,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,023.94x = 284,316.79 × 124,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,023.94x = 35,355,446,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,355,446,765.12/206,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,608.44

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