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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,277.48, 281,787.82 and 122,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,277.48, 281,787.82 and 122,584.60 is: 169,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,277.48 : 281,787.82 = 122,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,277.48/281,787.82 = 122,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,277.48x = 281,787.82 × 122,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,277.48x = 34,542,847,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,542,847,199.57/204,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,097.68

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