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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,862.99, 289,578.06 and 117,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,862.99, 289,578.06 and 117,964.08 is: 162,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,862.99 : 289,578.06 = 117,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,862.99/289,578.06 = 117,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,862.99x = 289,578.06 × 117,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,862.99x = 34,159,809,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159,809,436.08/209,862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,771.96

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