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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,094.81, 281,535.82 and 122,401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,094.81, 281,535.82 and 122,401.32 is: 168,844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,094.81 : 281,535.82 = 122,401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,094.81/281,535.82 = 122,401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,094.81x = 281,535.82 × 122,401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,094.81x = 34,460,355,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460,355,995.28/204,094.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,844.84

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