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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,174.36, 280,382.67 and 122,586.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,174.36, 280,382.67 and 122,586.29 is: 169,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,174.36 : 280,382.67 = 122,586.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,174.36/280,382.67 = 122,586.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,174.36x = 280,382.67 × 122,586.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,174.36x = 34,371,071,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371,071,295.59/203,174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,170.32

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