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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,914.36, 288,319.66 and 118,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,914.36, 288,319.66 and 118,286.30 is: 163,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,914.36 : 288,319.66 = 118,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,914.36/288,319.66 = 118,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,914.36x = 288,319.66 × 118,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,914.36x = 34,104,264,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,264,357.06/208,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,245.19

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