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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,601.38, 289,322.81 and 124,716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,601.38, 289,322.81 and 124,716.62 is: 172,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,601.38 : 289,322.81 = 124,716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,601.38/289,322.81 = 124,716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,601.38x = 289,322.81 × 124,716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,601.38x = 36,083,360,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083,360,881.91/209,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,152.31

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