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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,134.08, 288,622.08 and 119,715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,134.08, 288,622.08 and 119,715.84 is: 165,217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,134.08 : 288,622.08 = 119,715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,134.08/288,622.08 = 119,715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,134.08x = 288,622.08 × 119,715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,134.08x = 34,552,634,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552,634,749.75/209,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,217.62

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