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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,010.71, 288,441.59 and 118,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,010.71, 288,441.59 and 118,364.72 is: 163,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,010.71 : 288,441.59 = 118,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,010.71/288,441.59 = 118,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,010.71x = 288,441.59 × 118,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,010.71x = 34,141,308,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141,308,036.70/209,010.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,347.17

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