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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,586.16, 289,143.44 and 128,989.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,586.16, 289,143.44 and 128,989.36 is: 177,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,586.16 : 289,143.44 = 128,989.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,586.16/289,143.44 = 128,989.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,586.16x = 289,143.44 × 128,989.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,586.16x = 37,296,427,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296,427,273.80/209,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,952.72

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