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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,282.28, 280,555.92 and 122,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,282.28, 280,555.92 and 122,755.32 is: 169,418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,282.28 : 280,555.92 = 122,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,282.28/280,555.92 = 122,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,282.28x = 280,555.92 × 122,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,282.28x = 34,439,731,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,439,731,737.49/203,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,418.27

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