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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,266.33, 281,895.55 and 123,648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,266.33, 281,895.55 and 123,648.24 is: 170,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,266.33 : 281,895.55 = 123,648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,266.33/281,895.55 = 123,648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,266.33x = 281,895.55 × 123,648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,266.33x = 34,855,888,312.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,855,888,312.21/204,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,639.43

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