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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,244.98, 286,008.57 and 122,360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,244.98, 286,008.57 and 122,360.22 is: 168,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,244.98 : 286,008.57 = 122,360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,244.98/286,008.57 = 122,360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,244.98x = 286,008.57 × 122,360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,244.98x = 34,996,071,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996,071,547.09/207,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,863.30

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