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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,335.78, 288,781.86 and 124,392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,335.78, 288,781.86 and 124,392.70 is: 171,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,335.78 : 288,781.86 = 124,392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,335.78/288,781.86 = 124,392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,335.78x = 288,781.86 × 124,392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,335.78x = 35,922,355,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922,355,276.42/209,335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,601.60

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