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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,768.38, 288,175.08 and 123,885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,768.38, 288,175.08 and 123,885.44 is: 171,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,768.38 : 288,175.08 = 123,885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,768.38/288,175.08 = 123,885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,768.38x = 288,175.08 × 123,885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,768.38x = 35,700,696,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,696,582.84/208,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,006.24

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