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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,140.26, 288,624.62 and 118,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,140.26, 288,624.62 and 118,513.80 is: 163,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,140.26 : 288,624.62 = 118,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,140.26/288,624.62 = 118,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,140.26x = 288,624.62 × 118,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,140.26x = 34,206,000,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206,000,489.76/209,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,555.31

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