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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,111.88, 288,564.90 and 118,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,111.88, 288,564.90 and 118,465.80 is: 163,477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,111.88 : 288,564.90 = 118,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,111.88/288,564.90 = 118,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,111.88x = 288,564.90 × 118,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,111.88x = 34,185,071,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185,071,730.42/209,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,477.43

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