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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,956.91, 289,746.05 and 129,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,956.91, 289,746.05 and 129,437.64 is: 178,627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,956.91 : 289,746.05 = 129,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,956.91/289,746.05 = 129,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,956.91x = 289,746.05 × 129,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,956.91x = 37,504,044,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504,044,264.13/209,956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,627.34

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