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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,144.27, 288,618.32 and 118,517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,144.27, 288,618.32 and 118,517.49 is: 163,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,144.27 : 288,618.32 = 118,517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,144.27/288,618.32 = 118,517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,144.27x = 288,618.32 × 118,517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,144.27x = 34,206,318,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,206,318,261.83/209,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,553.70

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