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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,073.76, 288,528.24 and 119,678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,073.76, 288,528.24 and 119,678.56 is: 165,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,073.76 : 288,528.24 = 119,678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,073.76/288,528.24 = 119,678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,073.76x = 288,528.24 × 119,678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,073.76x = 34,530,644,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,530,644,282.53/209,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,160.11

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