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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,095.27, 288,552.17 and 118,468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,095.27, 288,552.17 and 118,468.01 is: 163,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,095.27 : 288,552.17 = 118,468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,095.27/288,552.17 = 118,468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,095.27x = 288,552.17 × 118,468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,095.27x = 34,184,202,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184,202,378.63/209,095.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,486.26

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