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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,677.96, 287,879.94 and 123,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,677.96, 287,879.94 and 123,764.04 is: 170,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,677.96 : 287,879.94 = 123,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,677.96/287,879.94 = 123,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,677.96x = 287,879.94 × 123,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,677.96x = 35,629,184,409.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,184,409.36/208,677.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,737.65

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