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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,170.84, 280,377.82 and 122,582.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,170.84, 280,377.82 and 122,582.79 is: 169,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,170.84 : 280,377.82 = 122,582.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,170.84/280,377.82 = 122,582.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,170.84x = 280,377.82 × 122,582.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,170.84x = 34,369,495,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369,495,429.72/203,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,165.49

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