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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,600.63, 289,321.77 and 124,715.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,600.63, 289,321.77 and 124,715.87 is: 172,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,600.63 : 289,321.77 = 124,715.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,600.63/289,321.77 = 124,715.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,600.63x = 289,321.77 × 124,715.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,600.63x = 36,083,014,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083,014,808.88/209,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,151.27

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