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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,365.70, 282,032.82 and 123,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,365.70, 282,032.82 and 123,747.75 is: 170,776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,365.70 : 282,032.82 = 123,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,365.70/282,032.82 = 123,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,365.70x = 282,032.82 × 123,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,365.70x = 34,900,926,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,900,926,901.16/204,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,776.83

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