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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,893.89, 288,055.36 and 123,994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,893.89, 288,055.36 and 123,994.55 is: 170,982.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,893.89 : 288,055.36 = 123,994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,893.89/288,055.36 = 123,994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,893.89x = 288,055.36 × 123,994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,893.89x = 35,717,294,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717,294,738.29/208,893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,982.96

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