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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,215.26, 288,707.58 and 118,565.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,215.26, 288,707.58 and 118,565.94 is: 163,615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,215.26 : 288,707.58 = 118,565.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,215.26/288,707.58 = 118,565.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,215.26x = 288,707.58 × 118,565.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,215.26x = 34,230,885,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,230,885,607.83/209,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,615.63

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