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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,241.98, 286,004.46 and 122,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,241.98, 286,004.46 and 122,357.22 is: 168,859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,241.98 : 286,004.46 = 122,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,241.98/286,004.46 = 122,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,241.98x = 286,004.46 × 122,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,241.98x = 34,994,710,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,994,710,633.20/207,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,859.18

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