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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,098.69, 280,285.82 and 122,524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,098.69, 280,285.82 and 122,524.49 is: 169,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,098.69 : 280,285.82 = 122,524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,098.69/280,285.82 = 122,524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,098.69x = 280,285.82 × 122,524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,098.69x = 34,341,875,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341,875,135.68/203,098.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,089.60

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