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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,085.01, 288,516.49 and 118,422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,085.01, 288,516.49 and 118,422.88 is: 163,411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,085.01 : 288,516.49 = 118,422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,085.01/288,516.49 = 118,422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,085.01x = 288,516.49 × 118,422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,085.01x = 34,166,953,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166,953,673.29/209,085.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,411.78

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