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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,506.10, 289,124.99 and 118,865.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,506.10, 289,124.99 and 118,865.89 is: 164,038.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,506.10 : 289,124.99 = 118,865.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,506.10/289,124.99 = 118,865.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,506.10x = 289,124.99 × 118,865.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,506.10x = 34,367,098,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,367,098,322.94/209,506.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,038.65

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