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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,686.20, 314,522.61 and 124,878.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,686.20, 314,522.61 and 124,878.79 is: 187,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,686.20 : 314,522.61 = 124,878.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,686.20/314,522.61 = 124,878.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,686.20x = 314,522.61 × 124,878.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,686.20x = 39,277,202,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,277,202,964.44/209,686.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,314.20

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