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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,588.51, 289,187.29 and 124,688.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,588.51, 289,187.29 and 124,688.99 is: 172,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,588.51 : 289,187.29 = 124,688.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,588.51/289,187.29 = 124,688.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,588.51x = 289,187.29 × 124,688.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,588.51x = 36,058,471,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058,471,110.94/209,588.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,044.12

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