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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,210.10, 287,278.25 and 122,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,210.10, 287,278.25 and 122,177.16 is: 168,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,210.10 : 287,278.25 = 122,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,210.10/287,278.25 = 122,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,210.10x = 287,278.25 × 122,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,210.10x = 35,098,840,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098,840,103.88/208,210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,574.15

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