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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,409.62, 280,720.05 and 122,856.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,409.62, 280,720.05 and 122,856.74 is: 169,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,409.62 : 280,720.05 = 122,856.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,409.62/280,720.05 = 122,856.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,409.62x = 280,720.05 × 122,856.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,409.62x = 34,488,350,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,488,350,195.64/203,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,551.22

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