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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,521.12, 282,252.72 and 123,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,521.12, 282,252.72 and 123,956.30 is: 171,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,521.12 : 282,252.72 = 123,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,521.12/282,252.72 = 123,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,521.12x = 282,252.72 × 123,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,521.12x = 34,987,002,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,002,836.14/204,521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,067.92

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