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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,949.94, 288,356.76 and 122,915.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,949.94, 288,356.76 and 122,915.34 is: 169,626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,949.94 : 288,356.76 = 122,915.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,949.94/288,356.76 = 122,915.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,949.94x = 288,356.76 × 122,915.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,949.94x = 35,443,469,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,469,196.70/208,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,626.61

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