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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,668.96, 287,867.52 and 123,755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,668.96, 287,867.52 and 123,755.04 is: 170,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,668.96 : 287,867.52 = 123,755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,668.96/287,867.52 = 123,755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,668.96x = 287,867.52 × 123,755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,668.96x = 35,625,056,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625,056,452.30/208,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,725.23

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