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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,284.77, 281,797.78 and 122,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,284.77, 281,797.78 and 122,592.11 is: 169,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,284.77 : 281,797.78 = 122,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,284.77/281,797.78 = 122,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,284.77x = 281,797.78 × 122,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,284.77x = 34,546,184,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546,184,443.52/204,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,107.98

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