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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,631.78, 289,293.93 and 120,190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,631.78, 289,293.93 and 120,190.50 is: 165,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,631.78 : 289,293.93 = 120,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,631.78/289,293.93 = 120,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,631.78x = 289,293.93 × 120,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,631.78x = 34,770,382,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,770,382,093.67/209,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,864.08

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