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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,939.95, 289,687.91 and 123,902.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,939.95, 289,687.91 and 123,902.52 is: 170,968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,939.95 : 289,687.91 = 123,902.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,939.95/289,687.91 = 123,902.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,939.95x = 289,687.91 × 123,902.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,939.95x = 35,893,062,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,893,062,062.53/209,939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,968.24

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