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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,006.12, 288,446.24 and 118,378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,006.12, 288,446.24 and 118,378.21 is: 163,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,006.12 : 288,446.24 = 118,378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,006.12/288,446.24 = 118,378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,006.12x = 288,446.24 × 118,378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,006.12x = 34,145,749,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145,749,572.43/209,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,372.01

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