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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,160.26, 281,673.72 and 123,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,160.26, 281,673.72 and 123,557.16 is: 170,468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,160.26 : 281,673.72 = 123,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,160.26/281,673.72 = 123,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,160.26x = 281,673.72 × 123,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,160.26x = 34,802,804,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802,804,889.84/204,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,468.07

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