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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,096.36, 281,672.22 and 123,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,096.36, 281,672.22 and 123,543.96 is: 170,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,096.36 : 281,672.22 = 123,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,096.36/281,672.22 = 123,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,096.36x = 281,672.22 × 123,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,096.36x = 34,798,901,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,798,901,480.79/204,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,502.31

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