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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,157.06, 281,662.08 and 123,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,157.06, 281,662.08 and 123,555.16 is: 170,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,157.06 : 281,662.08 = 123,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,157.06/281,662.08 = 123,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,157.06x = 281,662.08 × 123,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,157.06x = 34,800,803,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,800,803,360.33/204,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,460.94

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