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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,136.63, 288,585.12 and 118,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,136.63, 288,585.12 and 118,473.18 is: 163,479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,136.63 : 288,585.12 = 118,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,136.63/288,585.12 = 118,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,136.63x = 288,585.12 × 118,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,136.63x = 34,189,596,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189,596,867.08/209,136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,479.72

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