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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,169.22, 280,375.58 and 122,581.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,169.22, 280,375.58 and 122,581.17 is: 169,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,169.22 : 280,375.58 = 122,581.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,169.22/280,375.58 = 122,581.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,169.22x = 280,375.58 × 122,581.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,169.22x = 34,368,765,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,368,765,540.40/203,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,163.25

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