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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,730.06, 281,133.84 and 123,201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,730.06, 281,133.84 and 123,201.99 is: 170,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,730.06 : 281,133.84 = 123,201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,730.06/281,133.84 = 123,201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,730.06x = 281,133.84 × 123,201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,730.06x = 34,636,248,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636,248,544.34/203,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,010.50

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