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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,814.30, 289,430.01 and 124,914.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,814.30, 289,430.01 and 124,914.96 is: 172,314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,814.30 : 289,430.01 = 124,914.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,814.30/289,430.01 = 124,914.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,814.30x = 289,430.01 × 124,914.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,814.30x = 36,154,138,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,154,138,121.95/209,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,314.94

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