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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,042.39, 288,479.21 and 123,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,042.39, 288,479.21 and 123,004.65 is: 169,746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,042.39 : 288,479.21 = 123,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,042.39/288,479.21 = 123,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,042.39x = 288,479.21 × 123,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,042.39x = 35,484,283,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,484,283,643.30/209,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,746.84

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