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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,964.53, 288,376.77 and 122,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,964.53, 288,376.77 and 122,929.57 is: 169,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,964.53 : 288,376.77 = 122,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,964.53/288,376.77 = 122,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,964.53x = 288,376.77 × 122,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,964.53x = 35,450,032,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,032,334.09/208,964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,646.17

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