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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,919.51, 289,677.99 and 119,262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,919.51, 289,677.99 and 119,262.89 is: 164,576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,919.51 : 289,677.99 = 119,262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,919.51/289,677.99 = 119,262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,919.51x = 289,677.99 × 119,262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,919.51x = 34,547,832,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,832,808.40/209,919.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,576.57

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