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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,697.97, 289,391.38 and 119,062.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,697.97, 289,391.38 and 119,062.37 is: 164,310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,697.97 : 289,391.38 = 119,062.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,697.97/289,391.38 = 119,062.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,697.97x = 289,391.38 × 119,062.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,697.97x = 34,455,623,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,623,560.37/209,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,310.72

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