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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,738.22, 288,073.01 and 118,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,738.22, 288,073.01 and 118,094.16 is: 162,978.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,738.22 : 288,073.01 = 118,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,738.22/288,073.01 = 118,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,738.22x = 288,073.01 × 118,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,738.22x = 34,019,738,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,019,738,516.51/208,738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,978.01

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