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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,587.67, 289,270.83 and 118,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,587.67, 289,270.83 and 118,952.12 is: 164,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,587.67 : 289,270.83 = 118,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,587.67/289,270.83 = 118,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,587.67x = 289,270.83 × 118,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,587.67x = 34,409,377,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409,377,036.31/209,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,176.54

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