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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,174.96, 280,383.54 and 122,586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,174.96, 280,383.54 and 122,586.91 is: 169,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,174.96 : 280,383.54 = 122,586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,174.96/280,383.54 = 122,586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,174.96x = 280,383.54 × 122,586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,174.96x = 34,371,350,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371,350,381.54/203,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,171.20

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