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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,827.12, 289,552.37 and 119,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,827.12, 289,552.37 and 119,182.80 is: 164,467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,827.12 : 289,552.37 = 119,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,827.12/289,552.37 = 119,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,827.12x = 289,552.37 × 119,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,827.12x = 34,509,663,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,509,663,140.08/209,827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,467.13

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