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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,556.67, 289,180.17 and 118,907.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,556.67, 289,180.17 and 118,907.22 is: 164,087.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,556.67 : 289,180.17 = 118,907.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,556.67/289,180.17 = 118,907.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,556.67x = 289,180.17 × 118,907.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,556.67x = 34,385,610,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385,610,093.83/209,556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,087.40

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