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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,155.24, 288,641.19 and 123,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,155.24, 288,641.19 and 123,098.68 is: 169,880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,155.24 : 288,641.19 = 123,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,155.24/288,641.19 = 123,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,155.24x = 288,641.19 × 123,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,155.24x = 35,531,349,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531,349,482.63/209,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,880.27

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