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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,005.49, 281,553.46 and 123,433.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,005.49, 281,553.46 and 123,433.67 is: 170,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,005.49 : 281,553.46 = 123,433.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,005.49/281,553.46 = 123,433.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,005.49x = 281,553.46 × 123,433.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,005.49x = 34,753,178,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753,178,535.94/204,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,354.14

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