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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,103.08, 288,552.84 and 118,457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,103.08, 288,552.84 and 118,457.19 is: 163,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,103.08 : 288,552.84 = 118,457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,103.08/288,552.84 = 118,457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,103.08x = 288,552.84 × 118,457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,103.08x = 34,181,159,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181,159,793.16/209,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,465.60

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