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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,923.14, 288,320.82 and 118,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,923.14, 288,320.82 and 118,277.25 is: 163,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,923.14 : 288,320.82 = 118,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,923.14/288,320.82 = 118,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,923.14x = 288,320.82 × 118,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,923.14x = 34,101,793,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,793,707.35/208,923.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,226.51

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