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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,078.72, 287,149.98 and 122,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,078.72, 287,149.98 and 122,020.19 is: 168,388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,078.72 : 287,149.98 = 122,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,078.72/287,149.98 = 122,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,078.72x = 287,149.98 × 122,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,078.72x = 35,038,094,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,038,094,508.00/208,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,388.65

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