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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,921.52, 288,315.08 and 118,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,921.52, 288,315.08 and 118,275.12 is: 163,221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,921.52 : 288,315.08 = 118,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,921.52/288,315.08 = 118,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,921.52x = 288,315.08 × 118,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,921.52x = 34,100,500,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100,500,684.81/208,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,221.58

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