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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,159.52, 288,639.34 and 118,532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,159.52, 288,639.34 and 118,532.76 is: 163,574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,159.52 : 288,639.34 = 118,532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,159.52/288,639.34 = 118,532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,159.52x = 288,639.34 × 118,532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,159.52x = 34,213,217,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,213,217,614.78/209,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,574.76

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