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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,215.70, 313,823.55 and 125,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,215.70, 313,823.55 and 125,234.90 is: 187,852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,215.70 : 313,823.55 = 125,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,215.70/313,823.55 = 125,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,215.70x = 313,823.55 × 125,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,215.70x = 39,301,660,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,301,660,901.90/209,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,852.35

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