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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,143.42, 288,618.19 and 118,505.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,143.42, 288,618.19 and 118,505.50 is: 163,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,143.42 : 288,618.19 = 118,505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,143.42/288,618.19 = 118,505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,143.42x = 288,618.19 × 118,505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,143.42x = 34,202,841,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,841,897.24/209,143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,537.74

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