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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,977.52, 288,394.70 and 122,942.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,977.52, 288,394.70 and 122,942.56 is: 169,664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,977.52 : 288,394.70 = 122,942.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,977.52/288,394.70 = 122,942.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,977.52x = 288,394.70 × 122,942.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,977.52x = 35,455,982,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455,982,708.43/208,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,664.10

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