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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,002.76, 288,441.59 and 118,374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,002.76, 288,441.59 and 118,374.85 is: 163,367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,002.76 : 288,441.59 = 118,374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,002.76/288,441.59 = 118,374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,002.76x = 288,441.59 × 118,374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,002.76x = 34,144,229,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,229,524.84/209,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,367.36

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