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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,958.63, 288,362.90 and 119,534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,958.63, 288,362.90 and 119,534.63 is: 164,957.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,958.63 : 288,362.90 = 119,534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,958.63/288,362.90 = 119,534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,958.63x = 288,362.90 × 119,534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,958.63x = 34,469,351,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,469,351,414.25/208,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,957.78

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