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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,806.80, 289,534.68 and 124,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,806.80, 289,534.68 and 124,927.44 is: 172,400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,806.80 : 289,534.68 = 124,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,806.80/289,534.68 = 124,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,806.80x = 289,534.68 × 124,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,806.80x = 36,170,826,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,170,826,363.62/209,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,400.64

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