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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,134.36, 313,675.62 and 123,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,134.36, 313,675.62 and 123,796 is: 185,678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,134.36 : 313,675.62 = 123,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,134.36/313,675.62 = 123,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,134.36x = 313,675.62 × 123,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,134.36x = 38,831,787,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831,787,053.52/209,134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,678.66

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