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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,794.24, 288,150.40 and 118,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,794.24, 288,150.40 and 118,150.08 is: 163,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,794.24 : 288,150.40 = 118,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,794.24/288,150.40 = 118,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,794.24x = 288,150.40 × 118,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,794.24x = 34,044,992,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,044,992,812.03/208,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,055.23

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