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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,027.60, 281,511.96 and 123,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,027.60, 281,511.96 and 123,453.12 is: 170,337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,027.60 : 281,511.96 = 123,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,027.60/281,511.96 = 123,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,027.60x = 281,511.96 × 123,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,027.60x = 34,753,529,779.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,753,529,779.32/204,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,337.39

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