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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,640.96, 281,023.68 and 124,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,640.96, 281,023.68 and 124,152.96 is: 171,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,640.96 : 281,023.68 = 124,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,640.96/281,023.68 = 124,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,640.96x = 281,023.68 × 124,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,640.96x = 34,889,921,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,889,921,702.09/203,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,330.57

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