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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,552.54, 289,238.13 and 129,047.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,552.54, 289,238.13 and 129,047.57 is: 178,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,552.54 : 289,238.13 = 129,047.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,552.54/289,238.13 = 129,047.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,552.54x = 289,238.13 × 129,047.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,552.54x = 37,325,476,381.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325,476,381.65/209,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,119.89

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