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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,222.99, 313,811.80 and 123,842.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,222.99, 313,811.80 and 123,842.51 is: 185,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,222.99 : 313,811.80 = 123,842.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,222.99/313,811.80 = 123,842.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,222.99x = 313,811.80 × 123,842.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,222.99x = 38,863,240,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863,240,979.62/209,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,750.34

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