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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,465.60, 282,176.19 and 123,901.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,465.60, 282,176.19 and 123,901.05 is: 170,991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,465.60 : 282,176.19 = 123,901.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,465.60/282,176.19 = 123,901.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,465.60x = 282,176.19 × 123,901.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,465.60x = 34,961,926,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,961,926,226.00/204,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,991.73

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