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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,896.53, 281,318.94 and 123,265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,896.53, 281,318.94 and 123,265.53 is: 170,071.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,896.53 : 281,318.94 = 123,265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,896.53/281,318.94 = 123,265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,896.53x = 281,318.94 × 123,265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,896.53x = 34,676,928,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,676,928,238.14/203,896.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,071.20

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