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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,278.84, 314,011.06 and 119,318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,278.84, 314,011.06 and 119,318.26 is: 179,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,278.84 : 314,011.06 = 119,318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,278.84/314,011.06 = 119,318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,278.84x = 314,011.06 × 119,318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,278.84x = 37,467,253,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,467,253,299.96/209,278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,030.30

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