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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,774.25, 289,478.34 and 119,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,774.25, 289,478.34 and 119,118.24 is: 164,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,774.25 : 289,478.34 = 119,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,774.25/289,478.34 = 119,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,774.25x = 289,478.34 × 119,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,774.25x = 34,482,150,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482,150,378.92/209,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,377.42

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