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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,438.99, 289,030.80 and 118,801.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,438.99, 289,030.80 and 118,801.07 is: 163,948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,438.99 : 289,030.80 = 118,801.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,438.99/289,030.80 = 118,801.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,438.99x = 289,030.80 × 118,801.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,438.99x = 34,337,167,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,337,167,718.92/209,438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,948.31

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