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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,103.96, 288,569.34 and 123,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,103.96, 288,569.34 and 123,069 is: 169,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,103.96 : 288,569.34 = 123,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,103.96/288,569.34 = 123,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,103.96x = 288,569.34 × 123,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,103.96x = 35,513,940,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,513,940,104.46/209,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,838.68

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