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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,183.78, 287,267.52 and 117,528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,183.78, 287,267.52 and 117,528.58 is: 162,174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,183.78 : 287,267.52 = 117,528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,183.78/287,267.52 = 117,528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,183.78x = 287,267.52 × 117,528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,183.78x = 33,762,143,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762,143,705.72/208,183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,174.71

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