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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,381.10, 282,070.48 and 123,806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,381.10, 282,070.48 and 123,806.26 is: 170,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,381.10 : 282,070.48 = 123,806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,381.10/282,070.48 = 123,806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,381.10x = 282,070.48 × 123,806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,381.10x = 34,922,091,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,922,091,185.20/204,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,867.52

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