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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,223.68, 288,770.68 and 124,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,223.68, 288,770.68 and 124,324.32 is: 171,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,223.68 : 288,770.68 = 124,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,223.68/288,770.68 = 124,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,223.68x = 288,770.68 × 124,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,223.68x = 35,901,218,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,218,426.94/209,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,592.52

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