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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,956.16, 289,745.01 and 129,436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,956.16, 289,745.01 and 129,436.89 is: 178,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,956.16 : 289,745.01 = 129,436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,956.16/289,745.01 = 129,436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,956.16x = 289,745.01 × 129,436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,956.16x = 37,503,692,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,503,692,987.42/209,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,626.31

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