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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,173.67, 312,985.33 and 124,979.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,173.67, 312,985.33 and 124,979.65 is: 187,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,173.67 : 312,985.33 = 124,979.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,173.67/312,985.33 = 124,979.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,173.67x = 312,985.33 × 124,979.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,173.67x = 39,116,796,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,116,796,998.53/209,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,006.31

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