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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,973.42, 289,768.80 and 129,454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,973.42, 289,768.80 and 129,454.14 is: 178,650.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,973.42 : 289,768.80 = 129,454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,973.42/289,768.80 = 129,454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,973.42x = 289,768.80 × 129,454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,973.42x = 37,511,770,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,511,770,802.83/209,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,650.09

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