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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,400.82, 288,991.86 and 123,360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,400.82, 288,991.86 and 123,360.59 is: 170,248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,400.82 : 288,991.86 = 123,360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,400.82/288,991.86 = 123,360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,400.82x = 288,991.86 × 123,360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,400.82x = 35,650,206,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,650,206,354.80/209,400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,248.65

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