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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,321.18, 288,875.85 and 123,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,321.18, 288,875.85 and 123,337.49 is: 170,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,321.18 : 288,875.85 = 123,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,321.18/288,875.85 = 123,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,321.18x = 288,875.85 × 123,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,321.18x = 35,629,221,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,221,047.50/209,321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,213.17

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