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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,547.11, 289,181.27 and 129,021.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,547.11, 289,181.27 and 129,021.09 is: 178,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,547.11 : 289,181.27 = 129,021.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,547.11/289,181.27 = 129,021.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,547.11x = 289,181.27 × 129,021.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,547.11x = 37,310,482,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310,482,662.98/209,547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,052.96

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