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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,246.68, 281,745.38 and 122,553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,246.68, 281,745.38 and 122,553.82 is: 169,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,246.68 : 281,745.38 = 122,553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,246.68/281,745.38 = 122,553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,246.68x = 281,745.38 × 122,553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,246.68x = 34,528,970,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,528,970,564.86/204,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,055.24

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