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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,295.19, 281,812.14 and 122,602.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,295.19, 281,812.14 and 122,602.55 is: 169,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,295.19 : 281,812.14 = 122,602.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,295.19/281,812.14 = 122,602.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,295.19x = 281,812.14 × 122,602.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,295.19x = 34,550,885,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550,885,575.90/204,295.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,122.37

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