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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,816.91, 314,999.73 and 124,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,816.91, 314,999.73 and 124,583.40 is: 187,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,816.91 : 314,999.73 = 124,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,816.91/314,999.73 = 124,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,816.91x = 314,999.73 × 124,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,816.91x = 39,243,737,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243,737,362.48/209,816.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,038.01

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