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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,514.26, 282,241.34 and 122,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,514.26, 282,241.34 and 122,867.49 is: 169,564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,514.26 : 282,241.34 = 122,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,514.26/282,241.34 = 122,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,514.26x = 282,241.34 × 122,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,514.26x = 34,678,285,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,678,285,020.04/204,514.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,564.14

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