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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,218.78, 288,712.60 and 118,569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,218.78, 288,712.60 and 118,569.43 is: 163,620.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,218.78 : 288,712.60 = 118,569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,218.78/288,712.60 = 118,569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,218.78x = 288,712.60 × 118,569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,218.78x = 34,232,488,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,488,415.82/209,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,620.53

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