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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,319.60, 288,868.68 and 119,912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,319.60, 288,868.68 and 119,912.88 is: 165,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,319.60 : 288,868.68 = 119,912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,319.60/288,868.68 = 119,912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,319.60x = 288,868.68 × 119,912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,319.60x = 34,639,075,360.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639,075,360.60/209,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,484.15

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