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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,607.91, 287,926.56 and 122,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,607.91, 287,926.56 and 122,577 is: 169,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,607.91 : 287,926.56 = 122,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,607.91/287,926.56 = 122,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,607.91x = 287,926.56 × 122,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,607.91x = 35,293,173,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293,173,945.12/208,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,184.26

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