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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,476.36, 287,699.18 and 122,413.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,476.36, 287,699.18 and 122,413.05 is: 168,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,476.36 : 287,699.18 = 122,413.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,476.36/287,699.18 = 122,413.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,476.36x = 287,699.18 × 122,413.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,476.36x = 35,218,133,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,218,133,494.23/208,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,931.06

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