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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,183.58, 281,658.43 and 122,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,183.58, 281,658.43 and 122,490.09 is: 168,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,183.58 : 281,658.43 = 122,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,183.58/281,658.43 = 122,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,183.58x = 281,658.43 × 122,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,183.58x = 34,500,367,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,500,367,649.29/204,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,967.40

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