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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,210.06, 288,709.08 and 118,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,210.06, 288,709.08 and 118,583.48 is: 163,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,210.06 : 288,709.08 = 118,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,210.06/288,709.08 = 118,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,210.06x = 288,709.08 × 118,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,210.06x = 34,236,127,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,236,127,414.00/209,210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,644.75

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