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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,150.06, 281,652.45 and 123,548.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,150.06, 281,652.45 and 123,548.19 is: 170,451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,150.06 : 281,652.45 = 123,548.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,150.06/281,652.45 = 123,548.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,150.06x = 281,652.45 × 123,548.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,150.06x = 34,797,650,406.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,797,650,406.57/204,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,451.34

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