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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,390.86, 288,966.99 and 119,984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,390.86, 288,966.99 and 119,984.14 is: 165,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,390.86 : 288,966.99 = 119,984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,390.86/288,966.99 = 119,984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,390.86x = 288,966.99 × 119,984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,390.86x = 34,671,455,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,671,455,783.54/209,390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,582.47

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