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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,017.67, 288,447.48 and 118,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,017.67, 288,447.48 and 118,371.38 is: 163,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,017.67 : 288,447.48 = 118,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,017.67/288,447.48 = 118,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,017.67x = 288,447.48 × 118,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,017.67x = 34,143,924,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,143,924,822.89/209,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,354.25

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