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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,545.48, 289,179.03 and 129,019.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,545.48, 289,179.03 and 129,019.47 is: 178,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,545.48 : 289,179.03 = 129,019.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,545.48/289,179.03 = 129,019.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,545.48x = 289,179.03 × 129,019.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,545.48x = 37,309,725,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309,725,185.71/209,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,050.73

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