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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,558.67, 289,182.93 and 118,909.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,558.67, 289,182.93 and 118,909.22 is: 164,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,558.67 : 289,182.93 = 118,909.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,558.67/289,182.93 = 118,909.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,558.67x = 289,182.93 × 118,909.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,558.67x = 34,386,516,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386,516,643.61/209,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,090.16

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