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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,277.38, 280,530.08 and 122,689.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,277.38, 280,530.08 and 122,689.17 is: 169,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,277.38 : 280,530.08 = 122,689.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,277.38/280,530.08 = 122,689.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,277.38x = 280,530.08 × 122,689.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,277.38x = 34,418,002,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,418,002,061.79/203,277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,315.46

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