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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,952.32, 289,723.68 and 119,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,952.32, 289,723.68 and 119,296.32 is: 164,622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,952.32 : 289,723.68 = 119,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,952.32/289,723.68 = 119,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,952.32x = 289,723.68 × 119,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,952.32x = 34,562,968,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,562,968,840.86/209,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,622.94

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