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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,780.58, 289,532.31 and 123,760.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,780.58, 289,532.31 and 123,760.91 is: 170,810.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,780.58 : 289,532.31 = 123,760.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,780.58/289,532.31 = 123,760.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,780.58x = 289,532.31 × 123,760.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,780.58x = 35,832,782,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832,782,419.73/209,780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,810.77

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