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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,815.94, 314,998.26 and 124,582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,815.94, 314,998.26 and 124,582.34 is: 187,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,815.94 : 314,998.26 = 124,582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,815.94/314,998.26 = 124,582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,815.94x = 314,998.26 × 124,582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,815.94x = 39,243,220,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243,220,326.73/209,815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,036.41

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