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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,267.33, 281,896.93 and 123,649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,267.33, 281,896.93 and 123,649.24 is: 170,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,267.33 : 281,896.93 = 123,649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,267.33/281,896.93 = 123,649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,267.33x = 281,896.93 × 123,649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,267.33x = 34,856,341,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856,341,152.83/204,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,640.80

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