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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,976.17, 289,758.76 and 123,962.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,976.17, 289,758.76 and 123,962.86 is: 171,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,976.17 : 289,758.76 = 123,962.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,976.17/289,758.76 = 123,962.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,976.17x = 289,758.76 × 123,962.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,976.17x = 35,919,324,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919,324,599.65/209,976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,063.81

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