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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,102.87, 281,667.74 and 123,544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,102.87, 281,667.74 and 123,544.95 is: 170,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,102.87 : 281,667.74 = 123,544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,102.87/281,667.74 = 123,544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,102.87x = 281,667.74 × 123,544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,102.87x = 34,798,626,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,798,626,237.19/204,102.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,495.53

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