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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,316.78, 288,755.64 and 124,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,316.78, 288,755.64 and 124,373.70 is: 171,575.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,316.78 : 288,755.64 = 124,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,316.78/288,755.64 = 124,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,316.78x = 288,755.64 × 124,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,316.78x = 35,913,607,342.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913,607,342.67/209,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,575.39

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