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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,875.61, 289,636.15 and 119,246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,875.61, 289,636.15 and 119,246.93 is: 164,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,875.61 : 289,636.15 = 119,246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,875.61/289,636.15 = 119,246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,875.61x = 289,636.15 × 119,246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,875.61x = 34,538,222,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538,222,130.49/209,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,565.21

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