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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,243.44, 287,364.60 and 122,190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,243.44, 287,364.60 and 122,190.84 is: 168,616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,243.44 : 287,364.60 = 122,190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,243.44/287,364.60 = 122,190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,243.44x = 287,364.60 × 122,190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,243.44x = 35,113,321,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,321,860.26/208,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,616.70

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