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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,769.68, 289,503.05 and 128,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,769.68, 289,503.05 and 128,093.42 is: 176,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,769.68 : 289,503.05 = 128,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,769.68/289,503.05 = 128,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,769.68x = 289,503.05 × 128,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,769.68x = 37,083,435,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,083,435,858.22/209,769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,781.68

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