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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,244.24, 280,356.62 and 122,624.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,244.24, 280,356.62 and 122,624.13 is: 169,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,244.24 : 280,356.62 = 122,624.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,244.24/280,356.62 = 122,624.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,244.24x = 280,356.62 × 122,624.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,244.24x = 34,378,485,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,378,485,823.33/203,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,148.64

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