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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,521.13, 282,252.73 and 123,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,521.13, 282,252.73 and 123,956.30 is: 171,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,521.13 : 282,252.73 = 123,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,521.13/282,252.73 = 123,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,521.13x = 282,252.73 × 123,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,521.13x = 34,987,004,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,004,075.70/204,521.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,067.92

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