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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,166.52, 288,725.98 and 128,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,166.52, 288,725.98 and 128,701.96 is: 177,655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,166.52 : 288,725.98 = 128,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,166.52/288,725.98 = 128,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,166.52x = 288,725.98 × 128,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,166.52x = 37,159,599,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,159,599,528.92/209,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,655.58

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