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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,443.44, 289,006.68 and 118,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,443.44, 289,006.68 and 118,792.56 is: 163,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,443.44 : 289,006.68 = 118,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,443.44/289,006.68 = 118,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,443.44x = 289,006.68 × 118,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,443.44x = 34,331,843,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,331,843,374.30/209,443.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,919.40

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