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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,359.50, 288,792.99 and 124,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,359.50, 288,792.99 and 124,471.50 is: 171,697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,359.50 : 288,792.99 = 124,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,359.50/288,792.99 = 124,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,359.50x = 288,792.99 × 124,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,359.50x = 35,946,496,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,946,496,654.79/209,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,697.47

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