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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,571.16, 289,122.78 and 128,974.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,571.16, 289,122.78 and 128,974.36 is: 177,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,571.16 : 289,122.78 = 128,974.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,571.16/289,122.78 = 128,974.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,571.16x = 289,122.78 × 128,974.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,571.16x = 37,289,425,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,289,425,511.92/209,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,932.05

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