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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,099.03, 287,177.99 and 122,040.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,099.03, 287,177.99 and 122,040.47 is: 168,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,099.03 : 287,177.99 = 122,040.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,099.03/287,177.99 = 122,040.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,099.03x = 287,177.99 × 122,040.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,099.03x = 35,047,335,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,047,335,592.75/208,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,416.62

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