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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,266.83, 281,896.24 and 123,648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,266.83, 281,896.24 and 123,648.74 is: 170,640.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,266.83 : 281,896.24 = 123,648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,266.83/281,896.24 = 123,648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,266.83x = 281,896.24 × 123,648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,266.83x = 34,856,114,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856,114,886.74/204,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,640.12

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