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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,751.42, 289,443.31 and 123,690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,751.42, 289,443.31 and 123,690.66 is: 170,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,751.42 : 289,443.31 = 123,690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,751.42/289,443.31 = 123,690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,751.42x = 289,443.31 × 123,690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,751.42x = 35,801,433,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,801,433,580.70/209,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,685.06

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