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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,159.09, 288,609.49 and 123,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,159.09, 288,609.49 and 123,066.89 is: 169,814.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,159.09 : 288,609.49 = 123,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,159.09/288,609.49 = 123,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,159.09x = 288,609.49 × 123,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,159.09x = 35,518,272,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518,272,151.86/209,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,814.62

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