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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,269.83, 281,900.39 and 123,651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,269.83, 281,900.39 and 123,651.74 is: 170,644.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,269.83 : 281,900.39 = 123,651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,269.83/281,900.39 = 123,651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,269.83x = 281,900.39 × 123,651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,269.83x = 34,857,473,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,857,473,730.18/204,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,644.26

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