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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,664.64, 287,912.88 and 123,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,664.64, 287,912.88 and 123,809.28 is: 170,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,664.64 : 287,912.88 = 123,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,664.64/287,912.88 = 123,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,664.64x = 287,912.88 × 123,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,664.64x = 35,646,286,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,646,286,375.53/208,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,830.51

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