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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,861.58, 289,575.90 and 117,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,861.58, 289,575.90 and 117,962.76 is: 162,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,861.58 : 289,575.90 = 117,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,861.58/289,575.90 = 117,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,861.58x = 289,575.90 × 117,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,861.58x = 34,159,172,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159,172,393.48/209,861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,770.01

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