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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,210.79, 288,717.17 and 118,566.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,210.79, 288,717.17 and 118,566.93 is: 163,625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,210.79 : 288,717.17 = 118,566.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,210.79/288,717.17 = 118,566.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,210.79x = 288,717.17 × 118,566.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,210.79x = 34,232,307,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,307,892.35/209,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,625.92

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