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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,712.08, 288,022.78 and 118,066.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,712.08, 288,022.78 and 118,066.13 is: 162,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,712.08 : 288,022.78 = 118,066.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,712.08/288,022.78 = 118,066.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,712.08x = 288,022.78 × 118,066.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,712.08x = 34,005,734,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005,734,986.44/208,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,931.32

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