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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,802.23, 314,977.74 and 124,568.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,802.23, 314,977.74 and 124,568.67 is: 187,015.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,802.23 : 314,977.74 = 124,568.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,802.23/314,977.74 = 124,568.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,802.23x = 314,977.74 × 124,568.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,802.23x = 39,236,358,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236,358,151.41/209,802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,015.93

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