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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,366.69, 281,983.41 and 123,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,366.69, 281,983.41 and 123,800.04 is: 170,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,366.69 : 281,983.41 = 123,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,366.69/281,983.41 = 123,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,366.69x = 281,983.41 × 123,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,366.69x = 34,909,557,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,909,557,437.34/204,366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,818.24

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