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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,307.52, 287,469.12 and 122,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,307.52, 287,469.12 and 122,290.92 is: 168,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,307.52 : 287,469.12 = 122,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,307.52/287,469.12 = 122,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,307.52x = 287,469.12 × 122,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,307.52x = 35,154,863,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,154,863,156.39/208,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,764.25

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