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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,711.80, 289,415.45 and 119,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,711.80, 289,415.45 and 119,033.24 is: 164,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,711.80 : 289,415.45 = 119,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,711.80/289,415.45 = 119,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,711.80x = 289,415.45 × 119,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,711.80x = 34,450,058,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,058,124.39/209,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,273.35

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