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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,771.76, 289,487.01 and 119,129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,771.76, 289,487.01 and 119,129.61 is: 164,399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,771.76 : 289,487.01 = 119,129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,771.76/289,487.01 = 119,129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,771.76x = 289,487.01 × 119,129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,771.76x = 34,486,474,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,486,474,601.37/209,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,399.99

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