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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,554.15, 282,237.17 and 123,964.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,554.15, 282,237.17 and 123,964.01 is: 171,041.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,554.15 : 282,237.17 = 123,964.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,554.15/282,237.17 = 123,964.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,554.15x = 282,237.17 × 123,964.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,554.15x = 34,987,249,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,249,333.25/204,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,041.51

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