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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,511.99, 289,133.07 and 118,871.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,511.99, 289,133.07 and 118,871.78 is: 164,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,511.99 : 289,133.07 = 118,871.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,511.99/289,133.07 = 118,871.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,511.99x = 289,133.07 × 118,871.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,511.99x = 34,369,761,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369,761,242.10/209,511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,046.75

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