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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,868.60, 289,585.56 and 117,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,868.60, 289,585.56 and 117,969.76 is: 162,779.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,868.60 : 289,585.56 = 117,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,868.60/289,585.56 = 117,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,868.60x = 289,585.56 × 117,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,868.60x = 34,162,339,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162,339,012.67/209,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,779.66

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