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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,268.48, 281,775.38 and 122,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,268.48, 281,775.38 and 122,575.60 is: 169,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,268.48 : 281,775.38 = 122,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,268.48/281,775.38 = 122,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,268.48x = 281,775.38 × 122,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,268.48x = 34,538,786,268.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538,786,268.73/204,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,085.25

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