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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,473.86, 308,928.06 and 122,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,473.86, 308,928.06 and 122,279.22 is: 182,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,473.86 : 308,928.06 = 122,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,473.86/308,928.06 = 122,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,473.86x = 308,928.06 × 122,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,473.86x = 37,775,482,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,482,212.91/206,473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,955.28

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