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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,006.49, 281,554.84 and 123,434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,006.49, 281,554.84 and 123,434.67 is: 170,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,006.49 : 281,554.84 = 123,434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,006.49/281,554.84 = 123,434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,006.49x = 281,554.84 × 123,434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,006.49x = 34,753,628,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753,628,762.30/204,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,355.51

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