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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,213.70, 313,820.55 and 125,232.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,213.70, 313,820.55 and 125,232.90 is: 187,849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,213.70 : 313,820.55 = 125,232.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,213.70/313,820.55 = 125,232.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,213.70x = 313,820.55 × 125,232.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,213.70x = 39,300,657,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,657,556.10/209,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,849.35

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