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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,802.32, 288,285.96 and 123,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,802.32, 288,285.96 and 123,946.64 is: 171,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,802.32 : 288,285.96 = 123,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,802.32/288,285.96 = 123,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,802.32x = 288,285.96 × 123,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,802.32x = 35,732,076,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,732,076,101.17/208,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,128.73

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