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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,958.42, 289,748.14 and 129,439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,958.42, 289,748.14 and 129,439.14 is: 178,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,958.42 : 289,748.14 = 129,439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,958.42/289,748.14 = 129,439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,958.42x = 289,748.14 × 129,439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,958.42x = 37,504,750,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504,750,058.20/209,958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,629.42

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