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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,511.31, 289,132.12 and 118,871.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,511.31, 289,132.12 and 118,871.09 is: 164,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,511.31 : 289,132.12 = 118,871.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,511.31/289,132.12 = 118,871.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,511.31x = 289,132.12 × 118,871.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,511.31x = 34,369,450,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369,450,258.41/209,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,045.80

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