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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,554.74, 312,790.59 and 123,197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,554.74, 312,790.59 and 123,197.75 is: 184,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,554.74 : 312,790.59 = 123,197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,554.74/312,790.59 = 123,197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,554.74x = 312,790.59 × 123,197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,554.74x = 38,535,095,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,535,095,345.22/208,554.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,772.10

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