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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,828.43, 288,183.12 and 118,182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,828.43, 288,183.12 and 118,182.75 is: 163,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,828.43 : 288,183.12 = 118,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,828.43/288,183.12 = 118,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,828.43x = 288,183.12 × 118,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,828.43x = 34,058,272,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,272,101.31/208,828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,092.12

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