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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,670.42, 289,337.58 and 128,135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,670.42, 289,337.58 and 128,135.09 is: 176,821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,670.42 : 289,337.58 = 128,135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,670.42/289,337.58 = 128,135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,670.42x = 289,337.58 × 128,135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,670.42x = 37,074,295,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074,295,887.50/209,670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,821.77

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