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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,126.14, 288,593.07 and 118,481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,126.14, 288,593.07 and 118,481.91 is: 163,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,126.14 : 288,593.07 = 118,481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,126.14/288,593.07 = 118,481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,126.14x = 288,593.07 × 118,481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,126.14x = 34,193,058,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,058,442.57/209,126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,504.47

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