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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,059.76, 288,438.90 and 118,401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,059.76, 288,438.90 and 118,401.32 is: 163,357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,059.76 : 288,438.90 = 118,401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,059.76/288,438.90 = 118,401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,059.76x = 288,438.90 × 118,401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,059.76x = 34,151,546,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151,546,499.35/209,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,357.82

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