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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,047.06, 288,490.28 and 118,401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,047.06, 288,490.28 and 118,401.68 is: 163,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,047.06 : 288,490.28 = 118,401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,047.06/288,490.28 = 118,401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,047.06x = 288,490.28 × 118,401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,047.06x = 34,157,733,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,733,944.89/209,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,397.34

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