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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,109.62, 281,677.05 and 123,551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,109.62, 281,677.05 and 123,551.70 is: 170,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,109.62 : 281,677.05 = 123,551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,109.62/281,677.05 = 123,551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,109.62x = 281,677.05 × 123,551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,109.62x = 34,801,678,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,801,678,378.49/204,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,504.84

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