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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,144.06, 281,644.17 and 123,542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,144.06, 281,644.17 and 123,542.19 is: 170,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,144.06 : 281,644.17 = 123,542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,144.06/281,644.17 = 123,542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,144.06x = 281,644.17 × 123,542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,144.06x = 34,794,937,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,794,937,562.53/204,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,443.06

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