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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,555.67, 289,178.79 and 118,906.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,555.67, 289,178.79 and 118,906.22 is: 164,086.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,555.67 : 289,178.79 = 118,906.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,555.67/289,178.79 = 118,906.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,555.67x = 289,178.79 × 118,906.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,555.67x = 34,385,157,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385,157,100.12/209,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,086.02

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