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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,101.01, 281,665.50 and 123,543.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,101.01, 281,665.50 and 123,543.27 is: 170,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,101.01 : 281,665.50 = 123,543.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,101.01/281,665.50 = 123,543.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,101.01x = 281,665.50 × 123,543.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,101.01x = 34,797,876,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,797,876,916.19/204,101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,493.41

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