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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,955.06, 288,354.98 and 118,308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,955.06, 288,354.98 and 118,308.66 is: 163,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,955.06 : 288,354.98 = 118,308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,955.06/288,354.98 = 118,308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,955.06x = 288,354.98 × 118,308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,955.06x = 34,114,891,288.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,891,288.13/208,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,264.25

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