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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,924.56, 289,681.42 and 118,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,924.56, 289,681.42 and 118,057.58 is: 162,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,924.56 : 289,681.42 = 118,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,924.56/289,681.42 = 118,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,924.56x = 289,681.42 × 118,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,924.56x = 34,199,087,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,087,416.16/209,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,911.32

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