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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,962.01, 289,751.93 and 118,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,962.01, 289,751.93 and 118,083.06 is: 162,957.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,962.01 : 289,751.93 = 118,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,962.01/289,751.93 = 118,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,962.01x = 289,751.93 × 118,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,962.01x = 34,214,794,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,794,387.70/209,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,957.07

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