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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,600.13, 289,321.08 and 124,715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,600.13, 289,321.08 and 124,715.37 is: 172,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,600.13 : 289,321.08 = 124,715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,600.13/289,321.08 = 124,715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,600.13x = 289,321.08 × 124,715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,600.13x = 36,082,785,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,785,541.00/209,600.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,150.59

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