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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,815.41, 314,997.48 and 124,581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,815.41, 314,997.48 and 124,581.90 is: 187,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,815.41 : 314,997.48 = 124,581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,815.41/314,997.48 = 124,581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,815.41x = 314,997.48 × 124,581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,815.41x = 39,242,984,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,242,984,553.61/209,815.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,035.76

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