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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,009.71, 288,440.21 and 118,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,009.71, 288,440.21 and 118,363.72 is: 163,345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,009.71 : 288,440.21 = 118,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,009.71/288,440.21 = 118,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,009.71x = 288,440.21 × 118,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,009.71x = 34,140,855,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140,855,661.36/209,009.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,345.79

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