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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,268.58, 281,898.66 and 123,650.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,268.58, 281,898.66 and 123,650.49 is: 170,642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,268.58 : 281,898.66 = 123,650.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,268.58/281,898.66 = 123,650.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,268.58x = 281,898.66 × 123,650.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,268.58x = 34,856,907,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856,907,439.34/204,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,642.53

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