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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,276.48, 281,786.44 and 122,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,276.48, 281,786.44 and 122,583.60 is: 169,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,276.48 : 281,786.44 = 122,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,276.48/281,786.44 = 122,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,276.48x = 281,786.44 × 122,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,276.48x = 34,542,396,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,396,246.38/204,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,096.30

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