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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,565.03, 282,325.49 and 123,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,565.03, 282,325.49 and 123,982.28 is: 171,111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,565.03 : 282,325.49 = 123,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,565.03/282,325.49 = 123,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,565.03x = 282,325.49 × 123,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,565.03x = 35,003,358,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003,358,461.14/204,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,111.15

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