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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,520.13, 282,251.35 and 123,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,520.13, 282,251.35 and 123,955.30 is: 171,066.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,520.13 : 282,251.35 = 123,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,520.13/282,251.35 = 123,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,520.13x = 282,251.35 × 123,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,520.13x = 34,986,550,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,986,550,764.66/204,520.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,066.54

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