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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,699.62, 288,005.52 and 118,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,699.62, 288,005.52 and 118,053.66 is: 162,914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,699.62 : 288,005.52 = 118,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,699.62/288,005.52 = 118,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,699.62x = 288,005.52 × 118,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,699.62x = 34,000,105,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000,105,736.20/208,699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,914.08

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