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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,320.59, 287,481.52 and 116,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,320.59, 287,481.52 and 116,439.74 is: 160,686.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,320.59 : 287,481.52 = 116,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,320.59/287,481.52 = 116,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,320.59x = 287,481.52 × 116,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,320.59x = 33,474,273,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,474,273,871.21/208,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,686.35

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