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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,270.48, 281,778.14 and 122,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,270.48, 281,778.14 and 122,577.60 is: 169,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,270.48 : 281,778.14 = 122,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,270.48/281,778.14 = 122,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,270.48x = 281,778.14 × 122,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,270.48x = 34,539,688,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,539,688,133.66/204,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,088.01

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