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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,093.69, 281,625.23 and 121,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,093.69, 281,625.23 and 121,294.78 is: 167,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,093.69 : 281,625.23 = 121,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,093.69/281,625.23 = 121,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,093.69x = 281,625.23 × 121,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,093.69x = 34,159,669,969.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159,669,969.37/204,093.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,372.50

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