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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,593.50, 289,260.90 and 118,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,593.50, 289,260.90 and 118,973.94 is: 164,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,593.50 : 289,260.90 = 118,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,593.50/289,260.90 = 118,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,593.50x = 289,260.90 × 118,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,593.50x = 34,414,508,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,414,508,960.95/209,593.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,196.45

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