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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,151.75, 285,869.72 and 122,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,151.75, 285,869.72 and 122,268.82 is: 168,731.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,151.75 : 285,869.72 = 122,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,151.75/285,869.72 = 122,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,151.75x = 285,869.72 × 122,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,151.75x = 34,952,951,908.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,952,951,908.78/207,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,731.14

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