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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,432.60, 314,148.90 and 129,716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,432.60, 314,148.90 and 129,716.46 is: 194,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,432.60 : 314,148.90 = 129,716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,432.60/314,148.90 = 129,716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,432.60x = 314,148.90 × 129,716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,432.60x = 40,750,283,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,750,283,220.89/209,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,574.69

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