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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,179.56, 288,709.78 and 124,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,179.56, 288,709.78 and 124,280.28 is: 171,531.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,179.56 : 288,709.78 = 124,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,179.56/288,709.78 = 124,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,179.56x = 288,709.78 × 124,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,179.56x = 35,880,932,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,880,932,297.14/209,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,531.73

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