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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,171.15, 288,645.11 and 118,528.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,171.15, 288,645.11 and 118,528.19 is: 163,562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,171.15 : 288,645.11 = 118,528.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,171.15/288,645.11 = 118,528.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,171.15x = 288,645.11 × 118,528.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,171.15x = 34,212,582,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212,582,569.62/209,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,562.63

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