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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,615.14, 289,219.71 and 118,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,615.14, 289,219.71 and 118,950.58 is: 164,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,615.14 : 289,219.71 = 118,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,615.14/289,219.71 = 118,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,615.14x = 289,219.71 × 118,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,615.14x = 34,402,852,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402,852,251.93/209,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,123.89

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