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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,102.28, 287,182.48 and 122,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,102.28, 287,182.48 and 122,043.72 is: 168,421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,102.28 : 287,182.48 = 122,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,102.28/287,182.48 = 122,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,102.28x = 287,182.48 × 122,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,102.28x = 35,048,818,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,048,818,178.03/208,102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,421.12

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