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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,707.62, 288,016.61 and 118,061.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,707.62, 288,016.61 and 118,061.69 is: 162,925.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,707.62 : 288,016.61 = 118,061.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,707.62/288,016.61 = 118,061.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,707.62x = 288,016.61 × 118,061.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,707.62x = 34,003,725,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003,725,694.28/208,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,925.18

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