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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,933.73, 289,708.61 and 119,289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,933.73, 289,708.61 and 119,289.78 is: 164,619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,933.73 : 289,708.61 = 119,289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,933.73/289,708.61 = 119,289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,933.73x = 289,708.61 × 119,289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,933.73x = 34,559,275,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559,275,754.56/209,933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,619.93

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