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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,979.04, 289,719.12 and 128,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,979.04, 289,719.12 and 128,286.26 is: 177,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,979.04 : 289,719.12 = 128,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,979.04/289,719.12 = 128,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,979.04x = 289,719.12 × 128,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,979.04x = 37,166,982,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,166,982,355.29/209,979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,003.30

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