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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,249.23, 286,014.44 and 122,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,249.23, 286,014.44 and 122,364.47 is: 168,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,249.23 : 286,014.44 = 122,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,249.23/286,014.44 = 122,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,249.23x = 286,014.44 × 122,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,249.23x = 34,998,005,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,998,005,362.95/207,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,869.17

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