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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,599.88, 289,320.73 and 124,715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,599.88, 289,320.73 and 124,715.12 is: 172,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,599.88 : 289,320.73 = 124,715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,599.88/289,320.73 = 124,715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,599.88x = 289,320.73 × 124,715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,599.88x = 36,082,667,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,667,802.05/209,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,150.24

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