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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,016.68, 288,433.34 and 118,373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,016.68, 288,433.34 and 118,373.29 is: 163,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,016.68 : 288,433.34 = 118,373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,016.68/288,433.34 = 118,373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,016.68x = 288,433.34 × 118,373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,016.68x = 34,142,802,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,142,802,532.44/209,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,349.66

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