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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,140.39, 288,590.28 and 118,476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,140.39, 288,590.28 and 118,476.94 is: 163,484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,140.39 : 288,590.28 = 118,476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,140.39/288,590.28 = 118,476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,140.39x = 288,590.28 × 118,476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,140.39x = 34,191,293,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,191,293,288.14/209,140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,484.89

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