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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,282.57, 287,324.14 and 122,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,282.57, 287,324.14 and 122,185.24 is: 168,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,282.57 : 287,324.14 = 122,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,282.57/287,324.14 = 122,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,282.57x = 287,324.14 × 122,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,282.57x = 35,106,766,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,106,766,956.15/208,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,553.56

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