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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,614.26, 289,222.83 and 124,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,614.26, 289,222.83 and 124,714.74 is: 172,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,614.26 : 289,222.83 = 124,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,614.26/289,222.83 = 124,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,614.26x = 289,222.83 × 124,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,614.26x = 36,070,350,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070,350,045.51/209,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,079.66

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