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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,327.32, 288,879.28 and 119,920.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,327.32, 288,879.28 and 119,920.60 is: 165,494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,327.32 : 288,879.28 = 119,920.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,327.32/288,879.28 = 119,920.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,327.32x = 288,879.28 × 119,920.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,327.32x = 34,642,576,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,642,576,585.17/209,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,494.77

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