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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,379.60, 288,904.68 and 124,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,379.60, 288,904.68 and 124,517.52 is: 171,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,379.60 : 288,904.68 = 124,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,379.60/288,904.68 = 124,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,379.60x = 288,904.68 × 124,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,379.60x = 35,973,694,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,973,694,269.99/209,379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,810.88

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