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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,573.17, 289,248.72 and 123,527.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,573.17, 289,248.72 and 123,527.13 is: 170,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,573.17 : 289,248.72 = 123,527.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,573.17/289,248.72 = 123,527.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,573.17x = 289,248.72 × 123,527.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,573.17x = 35,730,064,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,730,064,237.77/209,573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,489.69

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