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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,255.84, 281,758.02 and 122,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,255.84, 281,758.02 and 122,562.96 is: 169,067.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,255.84 : 281,758.02 = 122,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,255.84/281,758.02 = 122,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,255.84x = 281,758.02 × 122,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,255.84x = 34,533,096,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,533,096,934.94/204,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,067.86

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