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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,433.93, 282,155.97 and 123,930.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,433.93, 282,155.97 and 123,930.46 is: 171,046.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,433.93 : 282,155.97 = 123,930.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,433.93/282,155.97 = 123,930.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,433.93x = 282,155.97 × 123,930.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,433.93x = 34,967,719,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,967,719,153.85/204,433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,046.55

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