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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,827.28, 289,552.59 and 119,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,827.28, 289,552.59 and 119,182.96 is: 164,467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,827.28 : 289,552.59 = 119,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,827.28/289,552.59 = 119,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,827.28x = 289,552.59 × 119,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,827.28x = 34,509,733,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,509,733,432.07/209,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,467.34

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