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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,789.96, 289,500.08 and 119,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,789.96, 289,500.08 and 119,133.96 is: 164,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,789.96 : 289,500.08 = 119,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,789.96/289,500.08 = 119,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,789.96x = 289,500.08 × 119,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,789.96x = 34,489,290,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,489,290,950.72/209,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,399.15

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