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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,719.52, 290,787.28 and 124,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,719.52, 290,787.28 and 124,682.96 is: 172,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,719.52 : 290,787.28 = 124,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,719.52/290,787.28 = 124,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,719.52x = 290,787.28 × 124,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,719.52x = 36,256,218,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,256,218,800.75/210,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,059.14

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