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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,213.78, 288,713.85 and 118,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,213.78, 288,713.85 and 118,586.88 is: 163,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,213.78 : 288,713.85 = 118,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,213.78/288,713.85 = 118,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,213.78x = 288,713.85 × 118,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,213.78x = 34,237,674,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237,674,684.29/209,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,649.23

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