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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,206.77, 281,764.98 and 123,641.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,206.77, 281,764.98 and 123,641.74 is: 170,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,206.77 : 281,764.98 = 123,641.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,206.77/281,764.98 = 123,641.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,206.77x = 281,764.98 × 123,641.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,206.77x = 34,837,912,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,837,912,750.47/204,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,601.16

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