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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,957.42, 289,746.76 and 129,438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,957.42, 289,746.76 and 129,438.14 is: 178,628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,957.42 : 289,746.76 = 129,438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,957.42/289,746.76 = 129,438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,957.42x = 289,746.76 × 129,438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,957.42x = 37,504,281,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504,281,685.43/209,957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,628.04

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