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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,952.41, 289,739.84 and 129,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,952.41, 289,739.84 and 129,433.14 is: 178,621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,952.41 : 289,739.84 = 129,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,952.41/289,739.84 = 129,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,952.41x = 289,739.84 × 129,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,952.41x = 37,501,936,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501,936,627.13/209,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,621.13

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