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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,622.82, 287,936.36 and 122,581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,622.82, 287,936.36 and 122,581.79 is: 169,184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,622.82 : 287,936.36 = 122,581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,622.82/287,936.36 = 122,581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,622.82x = 287,936.36 × 122,581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,622.82x = 35,295,754,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,754,414.88/208,622.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,184.53

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