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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,771.38, 288,179.22 and 123,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,771.38, 288,179.22 and 123,888.44 is: 171,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,771.38 : 288,179.22 = 123,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,771.38/288,179.22 = 123,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,771.38x = 288,179.22 × 123,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,771.38x = 35,702,074,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702,074,006.22/208,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,010.38

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