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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,900.61, 289,670.67 and 119,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,900.61, 289,670.67 and 119,271.96 is: 164,599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,900.61 : 289,670.67 = 119,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,900.61/289,670.67 = 119,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,900.61x = 289,670.67 × 119,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,900.61x = 34,549,588,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,588,565.41/209,900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,599.75

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