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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,717.94, 289,439.33 and 123,701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,717.94, 289,439.33 and 123,701.22 is: 170,724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,717.94 : 289,439.33 = 123,701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,717.94/289,439.33 = 123,701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,717.94x = 289,439.33 × 123,701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,717.94x = 35,803,997,618.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,803,997,618.48/209,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,724.53

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