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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,726.58, 288,023.64 and 118,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,726.58, 288,023.64 and 118,090.82 is: 162,954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,726.58 : 288,023.64 = 118,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,726.58/288,023.64 = 118,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,726.58x = 288,023.64 × 118,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,726.58x = 34,012,947,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012,947,826.98/208,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,954.56

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